Area Sales Manager

Sales Manager Position Overview

Ascend Staffing is looking for a motivated, tech-savvy Sales Manager / Inside/Outside Sales Representative / Business Development Manager to drive new business growth in the staffing industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven sales professional who thrives on B2B sales, client acquisition, and relationship building. In this role, you'll focus on high-volume outbound sales outreach, appointment setting, and pipeline development while also supporting the full sales cycle—including prospecting, discovery meetings, proposals, negotiations, and closing deals. The number one driver for this position is increasing gross profit. If you're ready to grow your career in the staffing industry sales, this position offers the training, tools, and advancement opportunities to help you succeed.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay + performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with company contribution
• President's Club yearly incentive trip
• Anniversary awards program
• Staffing industry sales training & mentorship
• Telemedicine (Teledoc)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities into senior sales leadership

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-volume outbound sales outreach (calls, emails, CRM campaigns) to generate new B2B staffing opportunities to increase the company's overall gross profit.
• Set qualified appointments with prospective clients in assigned territories.
• Increase gross profit growth by moving prospects through discovery, proposals, negotiations, and closing new accounts.
• Research target industries to improve outreach and conversion rates.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, including lead status, call notes, and meeting outcomes.
• Collaborate with sales leaders to attend client meetings, prepare proposals, and close deals.
• Track and analyze weekly activity metrics, consistently meeting or exceeding targets.
• You will be required to complete 3 - 4 hours of sales development training per week (live and self-guided learning modules).

Qualifications

• 1--2 years of sales, lead generation, or appointment