Sales Responsible Associate

Job Summary

A top-performing staffing and recruiting office in Mission Viejo, CA is seeking a motivated Sales Responsible Associate to join a tenured, high-energy team focused on recruiting, new business development, and account management. This is a direct hire opportunity for a goal-oriented sales professional who is ready to build a rewarding career in the staffing and employment services industry.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building client relationships, identifying business opportunities, and helping candidates find meaningful career matches. You will work alongside a supportive and experienced team that takes pride in quality placements, strong client partnerships, and a positive, performance-driven culture.

The right candidate will be motivated by success, committed to delivering excellent service, and excited by the opportunity to advance professionally and financially within a collaborative environment. Supportive leadership, team-oriented values, and a strong local market presence make this an excellent opportunity for someone seeking long-term career growth in sales, recruiting, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

- Develop new business opportunities with companies in the local market.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through consistent outreach, follow-up, and account management.
- Partner with clients to understand hiring needs and present staffing solutions.
- Support recruiting efforts by helping match qualified candidates with the right career opportunities.
- Contribute to a high-performing team focused on quality placements, client satisfaction, and revenue growth.
- Meet activity, sales, and performance goals while maintaining a high level of professionalism and service.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $50,000 to $65,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Great benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Develop new client relationships and generate new business opportunities.
- Manage account relationships and support ongoing client staffing needs.
- Contribute to recruiting, placement, and candidate career-matching efforts.
- Meet sales goals and support overall branch growth.

- Sales experience is required.
- 3 to 5 years of professional experience is preferred for this opportunity.
- Strong interest in recruiting, staffing, business development, and account management.
- Goal-oriented mindset with the motivation to be a top performer.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and follow-up skills.
- Professional, team-focused attitude with high standards for personal performance and client service.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven staffing and employment agency environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in staffing, recruiting, employment services, business development, or client account management.
- Prior success building relationships with business clients or generating new accounts.
- Strong local market knowledge in Orange County or surrounding areas.
- Interest in long-term career growth within sales, recruiting, and account management.