Senior Associate, Business Development

About this role

<p><span data-contrast="auto">Welcome to Vaco – an uncommon company with an empowered culture. At Vaco, we welcome talented innovators seeking a collaborative environment where creative freedom rings.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Since 2002, we have expanded to more than 40 locations, and we have no plans of slowing down anytime soon. We are seeking big thinkers to lead us into the future and explore the career of a lifetime. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ranked the #1 Best Staffing Firm to Work for in North America by Staffing Industry Analysts (Category: 500+ Employees) </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">An Inc. 5000 fastest growing private company in America every year since 2007</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">A Day in the Life</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Business Developer is a professional networker and relationship builder who enjoys working with professionals from a wide range of industries.  This position is responsible for generating sales, increasing revenue and profitability while achieving performance metrics.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">Skillsets served include but are not limited to transactional accounting, finance, supply chain, administration, and operations (A/P, A/R, Payroll, Billing, Collections, Administrative Support, Marketing, Sales and Human Resources).  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Duties and Responsibilities</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Establish and develop client relationships on an ongoing basis.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Conduct prospecting activities including phone/email outreach, client visits, and other methods.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Actively develop and maintain a target account list. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Manage open job orders from intake to fulfillment.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Generate leads via professional relationships, candidate interviews, and other interactions that support business development/sales efforts.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Achieve performance objectives relating to activity and individual Gross Margin according to job level and line of business.   </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Consistently utilize Applicant Tracking System to log all activity. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Collaborate with teammates to cross-sell and/or fulfill open positions across other lines of business and/or national practices as appropriate.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">‘Best Place to Work’ Perks</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">True base salary and uncapped compensation package that surpasses industry standards.</span><span data-contrast="auto">  </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Annual, FIVE STAR</span><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> vacations</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> (we call it “Vatopia”) for meeting top tier performance goals.</span><span data-contrast="auto">  </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> <li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">World class training </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">where Vaconians learn and exchange ideas. </span><span data-contrast="auto">  </span><span data-contrast="auto"> </span><span…