Vendor Recruiter Rep (business development)
We are GROWING our affiliates teams and HIRING for Vendor Recuiter Representatives to support the affiliates department by facilitating, developing and contributing to effective relationships with suppliers and vendors. *(REMOTE DUE TO COVID - ONSITE LOCATION in Chicago @ the John Hancock Building)
APPLICANTS WITH ANY TRADES KNOWLEDGE : HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general maintenance AND/OR 1+ years of sales or sourcing experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
· Identify prospective vendors for SMS Assist; explain how SMS Assist can deliver value to their organization
· Develop familiarity with the vendors area of expertise, including but not limited to trade, geography, business size and areas of specialization
· Complete cold calls daily to establish relationships with vendors and gain leads
· Negotiate pricing and service terms while maintaining margin requirements
· Consistently meet program targets
· Partner with implementation team to ensure smooth transition into the SMS network
· Assess opportunities and risks with your territory; recommend resolutions to leadership
· Understand varying scopes of work of our clients and convey those requirements to vendors
· Foster a positive team environment
· Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of internal and external data
· Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned
· Must be available to adjust work schedule during high peak periods when necessary
Professional Skills
· Customer Service – Proficient
· Verbal Communication – Advanced
· Written Communication – Proficient
· Teamwork – Proficient
· Relationships – Proficient
· Negotiation – Advanced
· Learning Agility – Proficient
· Problem Solving – Proficient
· Process Orientation – Proficient
· Prioritization – Proficient
Role Specific Skills
· Familiarity with Microsoft product skills - Excel, Word & Outlook
· Experience/ability to setup/lead meetings or plan remote business events preferred
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree or related experience
· Experience in construction, with general contractors, developers, builders or within trades strongly preferred
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities, and schedule may change at any time with or without notice.
SMS Assist is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reasons prohibited by law.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.