This position can be based in Moncton, NB or Saint John, NB

Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the employment services industry with over 4,400 offices in 73 countries and employing 30,000 permanent employees. In 2006, Manpower placed 4.4 million people in permanent, temporary and contract positions across the world.

Manpower is currently looking for an energetic individual for the position of Business Development Specialist within our New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island operations.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:
 
Job Responsibilities

• Expanding and developing new business within an assigned territory.
• Creating, implementing and managing a business plan in conjunction with the Branch Manager.
• Generate new revenue from new customers.
• Understanding the market: the customers, prospects and key networking opportunities.
• Knowledgeable in Manpower's products services processes and policy and procedures along with current sales practices.
• Joint sales calls/activities with the Branch Manager or Staffing Specialists as appropriate.
• Managing prospects, clients and internal follow-up in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the implementation of new accounts in order to ensure a transition from the Business Development Specialist to the branch office for the client.
• Providing guidance to end users on Manpower's operations, recruitment strategies, Human Resources issues and best practices.
• Effectively manage relationships with the customer and branch staff.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding specific branch targets as determined by the annual branch goals.
• Achievement of profitable results for the company through sales and gross profit.
• Meet and exceed annual sales/GP target.
• Effective management of pricing strategies.

Experience Requirement

• Proficient at all levels of the selling cycle, demonstrated through a successful sales track record.
• Previous experience selling a business to business product would be preferred.
• Two to five years related experience.
• Knowledge of the industry trends and markets mandatory.

Skills Requirement

• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and French.
• Results focused and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to understand client needs and translate into opportunity.
• Successful track record in sales.
• Full understanding of the selling cycle.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Resiliency and flexibility to adapt to a changing environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as build relationships with staff.
• Ability to persuade and influence in a positive manner.
• Presentation and negotiation skills are an asset.
• Good decision-maker.
• Ethics/integrity.
• Must have own vehicle
• Must be able to travel throughout New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island

Educational Requirement

• Post-secondary Degree/Diploma or equivalent work experience will be considered. Sales related training would be an asset.

Pay Range is $37,400 to $46,750

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via email to Mindy Stoltz, Branch Manager, at mindy.stoltz@na.manpower.com, and quote "Sales Position" in the subject line.

We thank all candidates who apply to this position, however, only those with the experience necessary will be contacted. All other resumes will be kept on file in consideration for future opportunities. No phone calls please.