PURPOSE
The Agent Sourcing Specialist uses numerous resources to identify and attract quality agents or business partners. The specialist is responsible for developing and maintaining excellent relationships with internal and external clients to ensure achievement of business goals. The ideal candidate should be a forward thinker, able to clearly articulate points using both phone and email, be reliable, professional in demeanor and attire, friendly, outgoing, highly efficient in volume, be able to multi-task, and be a team player.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Proactively prospect and source for new potential sales agent partners
- Produce consistent high volume of qualified leads
- Lead generation development through cold calling, resume websites, internet research, LinkedIn / LinkedIn Recruiter, industry publications etc.
- Proficient in using LinkedIn as a social media outlet to attract leads
- Daily coordination with the Business Development Recruiting team to assist in the recruiting process
- Must be proactive in strategy and bring outside the box / forward thinking approach to consistently create new leads
- Capable to quickly learn / retain product knowledge and industry terms
- Organize and document all steps of sourcing and recruiting process
- Other tasks as assigned / needed
Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Experience using LinkedIn / LinkedIn RecruiterExperience with Boolean search procedure desired but not requiredHigh energy and assertive approachCreative and fearless in building cultivating relationshipsTeam player, goal driven, and fast learnerAbility to take direction / feedback and work closely with colleagues to close candidatesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent organization skills / time managementStrong multi-tasking ability and able to operate in a fast-paced environmentWorking knowledge of MS Office programs as well as social media outletsQualifications
High School diploma or equivalent1-2 years related experience in outbound sales / lead generation