As a Bench Sales Lead, you will play a critical role in driving the success of our bench sales operations. You will lead a team responsible for identifying and engaging with potential clients to place consultants on bench projects. Your primary focus will be on generating revenue by effectively managing the bench and ensuring maximum utilization of resources. This role requires strong leadership skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a deep understanding of the IT consulting industry.
Role & responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of bench sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching, and support to achieve sales targets.
- Marketing our Bench Consultants – H1 Transfer/OPT/CPT/F1/L1, GC & US CITIZEN
- Developing new contacts with tier 1 vendors / Clients.
- Understanding their resume and formatting it as required.
- Searching Requirements on Job boards and submitting the resume.
- Communicating with the consultants on a Daily Basis and update about submission and interviews.
- Submitting to their contacts (own Database).
- Arranging the interviews with tier one vendors or end clients.
- Follow up with the candidate and client in each stage and finally closing the candidate.
- Strong experience in US Recruitment Cycle (Contract , Contract to Hire , Permanent) and terminology (Tax Terms, Employment Status, Time Zones etc.)
- Clear understanding of the US Staffing processes/ Techniques, W2/ 1099/ Corp-to-Corp/ H1 Transfers
- Proficient in using Job Boards like Dice, Monster, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google, Free Job Sites etc. to source Candidates.
- Strong in Active and Passive searches to source Candida Should be able to generate Leads by cold calling to acquire new direct client.
- Should be able to manage complete cycle of Bench sales.
- Should be good in verbal and oral communication skills in English.
- Well versed in dealing candidates H1B, OPT/CPT, TN, EAD, GC, US Citizen on W2, Corp-Corp, 1099 contract basis.
- Negotiate rates with the Vendors/ Clients.
- Inform the consultant regarding the vendor calls and end-client interview schedules.
- Intimate the entire team regarding client submissions to avoid duplications.
- Track the submissions and make regular follow-ups.
- Prepare the consultants for the end client interviews.
Preferred candidate profile
- Bachelors degree in business administration, Human Resources, or a related field. (Preferred)
- Proven experience in bench sales recruitment or IT consulting sales, with a minimum of 5 years in a similar role.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence clients effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership skills, with experience in mentoring and coaching junior team members.
- Results-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
Perks and benefits
- Food Provided
- Commuter Assistance
- Healthy & Hygienic work environment.