Director, Talent Solutions

The role

The Director, Talent Solutions will secure a pipeline of employers to hire Per Scholas graduates in the Detroit market. This role involves developing business development strategies, managing employer relationships, and leading a team to meet job attainment and revenue goals.

What you will do

• Develop and execute an employer business development strategy.
• Build relationships with prospective employers to identify technology hiring needs.
• Present Per Scholas Talent Solutions products using a solutions-based selling approach.
• Support the negotiation and closing of revenue-generating opportunities.
• Implement a local strategy to secure 5-10 employer accounts.
• Conduct job readiness assessments on learners.
• Match graduates to employers in partnership with instructors and coaches.
• Manage accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Lead and manage a team of professionals within the Talent Solutions department.
• Provide personalized career guidance to learners and alumni.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in sales, business development, staffing, and/or recruiting industry.
• Proven track record of closing multiple deals leading to repeat clients.
• Experience building a pipeline of senior executives and operational managers with decision-making authority.
• Success in leading and executing the business development process.
• Strong organizational, business and professional skills.
• Consultative relationship management skills.
• Expert business knowledge to understand client hiring needs.
• Deep understanding of the IT industry’s talent/workforce needs and growth trends.
• Connections within the Detroit employer landscape.
• Experience in people management, including leading, developing, mentoring, or supervising staff.
• Effective communicator with excellent written presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with consistent follow-through.

Nice to have

• Experience in technology and/or staffing

Benefits

• Over 40 days of paid time off through holidays, vacation, and sick/personal time.
• 22 holidays annually.
• 80 Wellness Hours for Sick, Safe, or Personal reasons.
• Medical plans through Cigna or Kaiser Permanente.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) up to $4,000 for individuals and $8,000 for families.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with 100% employer match on contributions up to 6%.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Up to 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting.
• Voluntary benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services, and Pet Insurance.

Before you apply

• Candidates must reside in one of the following states: AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WA, WI.

About the company

Per Scholas drives mobility and opportunity in the technology landscape by providing no-cost tech training. They partner with employers to build inclusive tech talent pipelines.