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This position serves as a primary liaison between the workforce system and the business community, identifying employer needs and connecting them to qualified talent and workforce programs.\nThe BDR plays a critical role in expanding employer partnerships, increasing utilization of workforce services, and supporting successful employment outcomes for job seekers. This position works collaboratively with internal teams, including Employment Services (ES), Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA), and Business Outreach to align employer needs with available workforce resources.\n\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nOutreach and market to businesses the services available through Workforce Solutions East Texas (WSET).\nIdentify, recruit, and engage employers for participation in workforce programs and services\nInitiate and maintain ongoing personal contact with a variety of business and industry representatives and job placement/training agencies.\nConduct outreach activities including cold calls, emails, site visits, and networking events to expand employer partnerships and participation.\nPromote business-oriented Workforce Solutions services, including those offered by Texas Workforce Commission, the East Texas Workforce Board, and grant funded initiatives at the contractor level.\nProduce, track, and document tangible outcomes from business relationships including job postings, hiring events, On-the-Job Training contracts, Work Experience contracts, training opportunities, and incentive programs\nCollaborate with ES and RESEA staff to identify qualified candidates for employer needs\nCollaborate with WSET Program staff to identify employment opportunities for individuals with specific needs.\nConduct labor market research to identify high-demand industries and emerging workforce needs\nDevelop and maintain long-term relationships with employers to support retention and repeat engagement\nInitiates follow-up contact with employers to determine satisfaction with services and plan for quality improvement.\nPlan, coordinate, schedule, and execute employer meetings, presentations, and hiring events (in-person and virtual)\nParticipates in community events, interagency events, and employer engagement activities to foster networking and public relation opportunities.\nMaintain accurate and timely documentation of employer contacts, services, and outcomes in designated systems\nEnsure confidentiality and compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations\nStay current on workforce programs, labor market trends, and innovative business engagement strategies\nAchieve monthly Scorecard Goals\nUtilize Extreme Customer Service behaviors with all interactions with internal and external customers.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Public Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience\nMinimum of one (1) year of experience in business development, sales, workforce development, or a related field\nValid driver's license and ability to travel within the service area\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in workforce development or public workforce systems\nKnowledge of labor market information and regional economic trends\nExperience working with diverse employer groups and community partners\nMinimum of 2 years' business customer success management preferred\n\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nStrong verbal and written communication skills\nAbility to speak effectively and professionally to groups\nAbility to build and maintain professional relationships with employers and stakeholders\nEffective organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities\nAnalytical skills to interpret data and track performance outcomes\nAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems\nUnderstanding of workforce programs, employment services, and business engagement strategies\n\nPerformance Measures\nNumber of new employers engaged and partnerships established\nEmployer participation in workforce programs and services\nJob orders developed and filled in collaboration with ES and RESEA teams\nContracts developed and filled in collaboration with Workforce Programs (WEx, OJT, Apprenticeships)\nNumber of qualified referrals and successful job placements\nOutreach activities documented (calls, emails, visits, meetings)\nEmployer retention and repeat engagement\nParticipation in hiring events and community outreach initiatives\n\nWorking Conditions\nFrequent travel within the East Texas region\nOccasional evening or weekend work for events and employer engagement activities\nWork is performed in both office and field environments\n\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to sit, stand, and travel for extended periods\nAbility to lift up to 20 pounds, as needed\n\nEqual Opportunity Employer","company":"Dynamicworkforcesolutions","rawCompany":"dynamicworkforcesolutions","city":"Marshall","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-20T11:45:23.538Z","occupations":[{"code":"41-3091.00","title":"Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel","slug":"sales-representatives-of-services-except-advertising-insurance-financial-services-and-travel"},{"code":"41-4012.00","title":"Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products","slug":"sales-representatives-wholesale-and-manufacturing-except-technical-and-scientific-products"},{"code":"41-9099.00","title":"Sales and Related Workers, All Other","slug":"sales-and-related-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"926110","title":"Administration of General Economic Programs","slug":"administration-of-general-economic-programs"},{"code":"624310","title":"Vocational Rehabilitation Services","slug":"vocational-rehabilitation-services"},{"code":"541611","title":"Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services","slug":"administrative-management-and-general-management-consulting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Business Development Representative","description":"Job Title: Business Development Representative (BDR)\nDepartment: Business Services\nReports To: Business Development Lead\nLocation: East Texas Workforce Development Area\nFLSA Status: Non-Exempt\n\nPosition Summary\nThe Business Development Representative (BDR) is responsible for engaging employers across the East Texas region to promote workforce solutions and support regional economic development. 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