Job Title: Bench Sales Recruiter – US IT Staffing
Location: Visakhapatnam
Shift: US Shift (typically 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM IST or similar, EST/CST overlap)
Experience: 1–5 years (varies by level: Junior/Senior)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Summary
The Bench Sales Recruiter is responsible for marketing "bench" consultants (H1B, OPT/CPT, GC, USC, EAD, TN visa holders) to end clients, prime vendors, and implementation partners across the US, with the goal of placing them on active projects as quickly as possible.
Key Responsibilities
- Market bench consultants daily to prime vendors, implementation partners, and direct clients through job portals, hotlists, and personal network
- Build and maintain a strong network of vendors/prime vendors and update the vendor database regularly
- Post consultant profiles on job boards (Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, TechFetch, etc.) and broadcast hotlists via email
- Understand consultant skill sets, visa status, and location preferences to match them with relevant requirements
- Negotiate rates (C2C, W2, 1099) with vendors/clients and finalize submissions
- Coordinate interview schedules between consultants and clients/vendors
- Follow up on submissions, track candidate status, and maintain regular communication with consultants until placement
- Prepare and submit resumes as per client/vendor formatting requirements
- Maintain ATS/tracking sheets with daily submission and marketing reports
- Handle rate confirmations, PO details, and coordinate with the accounts/timesheet team post-placement
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of US Tax Terms (C2C, W2, 1099) and Visa Types (H1B, OPT, CPT, GC, USC, EAD, TN)
- Experience with job portals: Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn Recruiter, TechFetch, Indeed
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills (voice-heavy role)
- Ability to work independently under target pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of MS Office/Excel and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Prior experience in Bench Sales / US IT Staffing preferred
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline
- 1+ years of proven bench sales experience with a track record of successful placements
- Existing vendor network is a strong plus
Compensation
- Base salary + incentives/commission per placement (industry-standard structure)
Pay: ₹200,000.00 - ₹600,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
