Recruiting Representative

Employee Name: (TBD)

Supervisor: Sales Manager

Classification: Salary: $24,000 with commission structure

      Summary of Job

    The Recruiting Representative is at the frontline of recruiting and discipling potential Adventures participants, by communicating the mission and vision of Adventures programs through events,     networking and self-sourced lead generation that results in people joining the mission. 

    Regions

South East: Georgia (HQ), Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida
North East: New York (HQ), Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Virginia, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine
South West: Texas (HQ), Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico 
West Coast: California (HQ), Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington
Mid West: Illinois (HQ), Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Missouri, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan
West: Colorado (HQ), Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Wyoming, Montana 

* "HQ" marks the preferred base location for each region.

     Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The Recruiting Representative is responsible for the following duties:

  • Organize events at colleges, high schools, churches, festivals, and youth ministries.

  • Effectively communicate the mission and vision of Adventures to prospective participants.

  • This role will require to travel up to 80% of the time within their region (reliable transportation is required).

  • Self-source leads through market research, networking and cold calling.

  • Clearly communicate the differences between programs and help guide the prospective participant 

  • Build relationships with potential participants by organizing follow-up calls, coffee meetings, etc. 

  • Guide prospective participants through the admissions process from recruiting to commit. 

  • Leverage interactions with potential participants as possible discipleship opportunities. 

  • Collaborates with other Recruiting Representatives to prepare and present competitive sales proposals. 

  • Develop a team of ministry partners to complete the fundraising goal. (Amount to be determined). Through this process ministering to partners through prayer and teaching biblical truths is essential. (I Corinthians 9:14, Philippians 4:17) Training for this located at: www.support.adventures.org 

• Administrative tasks:

• • Report sales numbers to Sales Manager

  • Track applicant information until the applicant commits to an Adventures mission trip

• Job Requirements:

  • A deep connection to the mission and vision of Adventures

  • A personal relationship with the Lord and experience in discipleship

  • At least 2 years of sales or similar experience preferred

  • Campus or college recruiting is preferred

  • Ability to self-source owns leads through market research, networking and cold calling.

  • Strong work ethic with a desire to excel

  • Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, relationship building and presentation skills
    
    
     

     Competencies Required

Organizational Competencies

• Drives Results - Consistently achieving results to meet and exceed goals, even under tough circumstances.

• Continuously Improves - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.

• Cultivates Collaboration - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Personally Develops - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.

• Takes Initiative - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Departmental Competencies

• Customer Focus - Putting customers first and demonstrating a commitment to service leading to satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

• Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.

Job Specific Competencies

• Drives Vision & Purpose - Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.

• Relationship Management - The ability to leverage interpersonal skills to establish rapport and develop relationships with all key stakeholders: participants, customers or colleagues.

Ministerial Competencies

• Professing Christian with established record of high Christian character,  integrity, servant leadership, maturity, and a positive attitude 

• Character and Integrity –must have strong Christian moral principles, be trustworthy, honest, fair, and display the Fruit of the Spirit in both word and action

• Servant leadership – must lead as Christ did with humility, considering their needs above your own and making it your priority to improve those you serve

• Maturity –must be strong spiritually, responding appropriately with respect to the time and place of every situation

• Positive attitude – must always be willing to do your best with what is asked of you

• Understand and embrace the core values, culture, and ministry of Adventures in Missions. 

• World Race experience strongly preferred.