Posted 10 days ago
Description
Job Title: Bench Sales Manager - US IT Staffing
Location: Madhapur, Hyderabad (100% Onsite Role)
Job Type: Full-Time
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Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Bench Sales Manager to lead and drive the bench sales operations within our US IT staffing division. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of marketing bench candidates (H1B, GC, USC, TN, CPT/OPT) and managing a team of bench sales recruiters. This role demands strong vendor/client relationships, deep knowledge of the US staffing market, and excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Bench Sales team to ensure maximum placement of bench candidates.
- Proactively market consultants on bench (H1B, H4 EAD, L2 EAD, GC, US Citizens, TN, CPT/OPT, etc.) to clients, vendors, and implementation partners.
- Build strong relationships with Tier-1 vendors, implementation partners, and direct clients.
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans for bench candidates to increase placement ratios.
- Coordinate with the recruiting team to track candidate status and availability.
- Negotiate rates and close deals with clients/vendors while ensuring high margins.
- Monitor job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder), LinkedIn, and other platforms to identify new opportunities.
- Provide weekly reports on bench sales activity, placements, and pipeline.
- Stay updated on immigration policies and market trends.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- 8+ years of experience in US IT Bench Sales, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
- Deep understanding of US staffing processes, employment types (W2, C2C, 1099), and work authorization types.
- Strong vendor and client network across the US.
- Hands-on experience using job portals, ATS systems, and LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and meet aggressive deadlines.
- Strong team management and mentoring abilities.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with managing H1B transfer processes and onboarding.
- Familiarity with trending IT technologies and market demand.
- Exposure to both services and product-based clients.