Outbound Sales Representative - Part Time

Can you talk to a rock? If so, we need you!

Spherion Seattle is seeking energetic undergraduate or graduate students, or professionals to join our University Village office as a Part-Time Outbound Sales Representative. This flexible, part-time role offers an excellent entry point into professional services, helping build essential sales, communication, and business skills. High performers may transition into full-time opportunities.

• Schedule: Part-Time, ~20-30 hours per week
• Flexible Hours: Office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Please specify your general availability and preferred working hours when applying.
• Location: In-Office at Spherion Staffing & Recruiting (East of University Village)
• Parking: Free parking available on-site

Compensation:

• Base Pay: $22.00 / hour (subject to experience and review)
• Bonus Potential: Performance-based commissions
• Career Growth: Continuous professional development and internal advancement opportunities

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic plans to prospect and initiate phone outreach to potential business clients
• Actively listen to identify client workforce challenges and communicate tailored Spherion solutions
• Guide prospects through initial partnership stages while maintaining clear communication and organized records
• Drive toward achievable weekly outreach goals and accurately track sales performance metrics
• Refine sales techniques, assist with lead generation, and support the broader sales team with client follow-ups

Working hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:

• Possesses an influential communication style or a strong drive to develop one
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Experience using sales tools and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Bullhorn) to manage leads, track activity, and maintain pipeline accuracy
• Skilled at asking probing questions to uncover client pain points and align custom staffing solutions
• Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and a results-driven mindset to manage objections professionally
• Proven ability to prioritize cold outreach, follow-ups, and daily administrative duties in a fast-paced environment
• Capable of quickly establishing trust, rapport, and credibility with C-suite executives and key decision-makers
• Broad understanding of corporate hiring trends, workforce challenges, and professional services sales dynamics

Education:

High School

Experience:

0-1 years

Qualifications:

• Strong conversational skills, confidence, and a proven ability to negotiate effectively and handle outbound interactions comfortably
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, professionally, and persuasively
• Strong interpersonal skills with a confident, assertive speaking demeanor that quickly builds rapport and projects authority
• Ability to actively listen to client needs, uncover pain points, and tailor message delivery accordingly
• Comfortable managing objections calmly, maintaining composure, and driving constructive dialogue during challenging client interactions
• Capability to seamlessly adjust tone and communication style to connect with diverse audiences, from HR managers to executive decision-makers
• Seeking a candidate committed to a long-term position, with strong potential and interest in transitioning into a full-time role over time

Ready to kickstart your career in professional sales? Submit your application now or visit our office to connect with the Spherion Seattle team!

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic plans to prospect and initiate phone outreach to potential business clients- Actively listen to identify client workforce challenges and communicate tailored Spherion solutions- Guide prospects through initial partnership stages while maintaining clear communication and organized records- Drive toward achievable weekly outreach goals and accurately track sales performance metrics- Refine sales techniques, assist with lead generation, and support the broader sales team with client follow-ups

experience 0-1 years

skills

• Possesses an influential communication style or a strong drive to develop one- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field (or equivalent experience)- Experience using sales tools and CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Bullhorn) to manage leads, track activity, and maintain pipeline accuracy- Skilled at asking probing questions to uncover client pain points and align custom staffing solutions- Demonstrates high emotional intelligence and a results-driven mindset to manage objections professionally- Proven ability to prioritize cold outreach, follow-ups, and daily administrative duties in a fast-paced environment- Capable of quickly establishing trust, rapport, and credibility with C-suite executives and key decision-makers- Broad understanding of corporate hiring trends, workforce challenges, and professional services sales dynamics

qualifications

• Strong conversational skills, confidence, and a proven ability to negotiate effectively and handle outbound interactions comfortably- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly, professionally, and persuasively- Strong interpersonal skills with a confident, assertive speaking demeanor that quickly builds rapport and projects authority- Ability to actively listen to client needs, uncover pain points, and tailor message delivery accordingly- Comfortable managing objections calmly, maintaining composure, and driving constructive dialogue during challenging client interactions- Capability to seamlessly adjust tone and communication style to connect with diverse audiences, from HR managers to executive decision-makers- Seeking a candidate committed to a long-term position, with strong potential and interest in transitioning into a full-time role over time

education High School