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Employment Specialist (Business Development & Community Employment)Turn Your Sales Skills Into Life-Changing Opportunities!

Are you a motivated sales professional who thrives on building relationships, opening doors, and creating opportunities? Do you enjoy the challenge of prospecting, networking, and closing dealsbut want your work to make a meaningful difference in people's lives?

VIP, Inc. is seeking a high-energy Employment Specialist to develop employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities throughout the Murrieta area. This is a unique business development role where your ability to connect with employers directly impacts the lives of the people we serve.

If you're someone who enjoys cold calling, networking, relationship-building, and helping employers solve staffing needs, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Location: Field-Based Role Throughout Murrieta and Surrounding Cities (Approximately 15% Office-Based in Rancho Cucamonga)

Compensation: $70,304 - $76,800 annually plus commission for every successful job placement

What You'll Do

• Prospect, cold call, and meet with local businesses to identify hiring needs and create employment opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, business owners, and HR professionals.
• Develop a pipeline of employer partners through networking, referrals, community events, and direct outreach.
• Present VIP's employment services and educate employers on the benefits of building an inclusive workforce.

Match Talent with Opportunity

• Identify qualified candidates and connect them with appropriate employment opportunities.
• Assist clients with job searches, applications, interview preparation, and workplace success strategies.
• Advocate for clients throughout the hiring process and help employers find reliable, motivated employees.
• Follow up with employers and clients to ensure successful long-term placements.

Represent VIP in the Community

• Attend networking events, chamber meetings, workforce development meetings, and community functions.
• Serve as a professional ambassador for VIP and our mission.
• Maintain accurate records, activity reports, and placement documentation.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 3 years of sales, business development, staffing, recruiting, account management, or employer outreach experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Proven ability to build relationships, generate leads, and achieve measurable results.
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Comfortable making cold calls and conducting in-person employer visits.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage a territory.
• Reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, auto insurance, and clean driving record.
• CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English).
• Experience in staffing, workforce development, recruiting, human resources, or outside sales.
• Existing relationships within the Murrieta, Temecula, and Southwest Riverside County business community.

Why Join VIP?

At VIP, your success isn't measured only by sales activityit's measured by lives changed. Every employer partnership you create has the potential to help someone achieve independence, confidence, and meaningful employment.

We Offer:

• Competitive salary plus placement-based commission opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Employer-paid life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee discounts at theme parks, retail stores, restaurants, and more
• Career growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization

Company Background

People are at the center of our foundation at VIP, Inc. Our purpose-driven company is comprised of over 250 passionate employees who are dedicated to our mission of improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. VIP provides clients (individuals with disabilities) vocational training, employment options, and support services to ensure they build the necessary skills to maintain employment. Annually, we assist more than 700 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they advance their independence and strive to achieve their maximum potential!

VIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge is based on the job requirement, individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. VIP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (includes physical or mental), citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.