Summary
The Affiliate Recruiter is responsible for building and maintaining our team of in-field vendors through market & vendor research for our clients around the country. This role qualifies leads for new vendors through cold outreach, establishing a baseline rapport, and converts leads into our preferred vendors.

Responsibilities
• Research new vendors that will service the needs and locations of our clients
• Complete cold calls daily to establish relationships with vendors and gain leads
• Qualify new vendors based on references, reviews, certifications and quality of work performed
• Support identification and development opportunities for current and new vendors
• Negotiate with vendors on price, delivery, terms, etc.
• Monitor existing sourcing needs for existing customers
• Ensure that sourcing processes and policies are in line with business processes
• Develop and delivers presentations to executives and others, as needed
• Foster a positive team environment
• Ensure confidentiality and accuracy of internal and external data
• Perform ad-hoc projects and other duties as assigned

Professional Skills
• Customer Service - Proficient
• Verbal Communication - Proficient
• Written Communication - Proficient
• Teamwork - Proficient
• Relationship - Proficient
• Negotiation - Proficient
• Analysis - Proficient
• Problem Solving - Proficient

Specific Skills
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter
• Industry Trade Knowledge: HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, General Maintenance preferred
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook required

Minimum Qualifications
• 1-3 years equivalent work experience

Other Relevant Qualifications
• Cold calling experience
• Bachelor’s Degree
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