Business Services Consultant (816320)

Equus Workforce Solutions - Oil City, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Oil City, PA

Social Assistance

About the position

The Business Services Consultant role focuses on connecting job seekers with suitable employment opportunities while collaborating with local businesses to understand their hiring needs. This position involves conducting job searches, maintaining relationships with employers, and facilitating job placements, all aimed at enhancing workforce development in the community.

Responsibilities

• Conduct searches for suitable job openings for clients, comparing client qualifications with employer's requirements
• Develop a wide variety of job opportunities for candidates
• Establish and maintain active and frequent contact with employers
• Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of the local labor market
• Establish rapport with area businesses and maintain ongoing relationships
• Work with businesses to identify job openings, alternative work activities, and training initiatives
• Assist employers in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants
• Maintain a current listing of local job opportunities
• Keep project staff apprised of local business needs and job placement opportunities
• Work with case management staff to facilitate job placements
• Enlist cooperation of community and business leaders to increase awareness of available workforce services
• Maintain follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement
• Arrange for employers to speak to candidates about employment and employer expectations
• Set up job fairs and employer hiring events, with flexibility to work outside normal business hours when necessary

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college or 2 years work experience in business to business sales, marketing, customer service, staffing or recruiting
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills
• Strong presentation skills with public speaking or outside sales experience
• Familiarity with the communities being served, with knowledge and understanding of local needs and resources
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor market trends
• Friendly, professional demeanor
• Sales or staffing experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Ability to work well in teams and independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows and Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Valid Driver's License in good standing and proof of current automobile insurance required

Nice-to-haves

• Sales or staffing experience preferred
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Extensive learning opportunities
• Networking programs