Job Developer

Company: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Mesa
Posted on: February 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Are you a natural connector who loves opening doors, building relationships, and turning conversations into opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment where persistence pays off? If so, we want to meet you! About the Role The Job Developer serves as the bridge between our campus and employers — focusing on employer outreach, not direct student advising. Your mission? Build strong employer partnerships that create real job opportunities for our trade program graduates. This is a project-based, temporary position , with the potential to become permanent based on performance and business needs — and possibly transition into a Career Services Specialist role. What You’ll Do Employer Engagement Identify and secure entry-level jobs, extern-to-hire opportunities, and self-employment pathways. Conduct daily measurable outreach — cold calls, employer site visits, and virtual meetings. Build and maintain strong relationships with local, regional, and national employers. Promote IEC’s educational programs and graduate talent to hiring partners. Program Development Develop employment strategies aligned with graduate skillsets. Build and maintain an active employer and job lead database. Collaborate with Career Services teams to share job leads and employer updates. Support placement efforts by coordinating opportunities between employers and campuses. Networking & Collaboration Partner with community organizations, workforce boards, and industry stakeholders to expand hiring pipelines. Reporting & Results Track outreach, employer engagement, and placement outcomes. Document all activity in CRM systems. Use data and feedback to improve outreach strategies. What the Day-to-Day Looks Like Cold calling and employer outreach (yes — this is a big part of the role!) Researching employers via platforms like Indeed and LinkedIn Leveraging existing employer leads Using the Softphones dialer and CRM tools Scheduling Microsoft Teams meetings between employers and campus teams Following up consistently to ensure hiring needs are met Important: This role does not involve direct student advising or interview preparation. What Makes You a Great Fit Experience in sales, business development, or workforce development Confidence with cold calling and employer negotiations Strong relationship-building and communication skills Goal-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets Comfortable in a high-volume outreach environment Knowledge of trade industries or labor market trends (a plus) Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Self-motivated and able to work independently Key Success Factors Consistently meeting or exceeding job development goals Accountability and ownership of your assigned geographic area Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills Adaptability in a changing workforce environment Professional, positive, and persistent mindset Education & Experience High school diploma or equivalent required Some college or trade school preferred Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently Requirements Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to sit, stand, walk, and conduct outreach activities Strong mental focus, organization, and attention to detail If you love turning conversations into career opportunities and building partnerships that make a real impact, this could be your next move. Ready to build connections that create careers? Apply today! Company Description Express Employment Professionals of Mesa, AZ is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with a wide variety of local businesses. Because we're locally owned, we live in and work in this community and have a vested interest in its success. In addition to our staffing services, our team is actively involved with a wide variety of causes and organizations that help strengthen our beautiful city. Our Vision: To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people. Company Description Express Employment Professionals of Mesa, AZ is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with a wide variety of local businesses.\r\n\r\nBecause we're locally owned, we live in and work in this community and have a vested interest in its success. In addition to our staffing services, our team is actively involved with a wide variety of causes and organizations that help strengthen our beautiful city.\r\n\r\nOur Vision:\r\nTo help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.

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