Program Ambassador, Workforce Solutions Staffing
Job Description
Program Ambassador, Workforce Strategy | Workforce Solutions Staffing - Hybrid near Oakland, CA
2–4 years staffing industry experience required
Are you a staffing professional ready to move into a client-embedded, strategic program role?
Our client is a leading global enterprise recognized for innovation and scale, partnered with our client to deliver a next-generation Direct Sourcing program. Our client is one of North America’s fastest-growing workforce solution firms — recognized by LinkedIn as a Diversity Champion and one of the most engaging staffing brands in the industry.
We’re hiring for a Program Ambassador – Workforce Strategy to serve as the strategic relationship and fulfillment lead for a major enterprise account in the technology or healthcare space.
What You Will Do:
- Serve as the strategic relationship owner for a large enterprise program.
- Partner with MSP stakeholders to optimize Direct Sourcing and reduce contingent labor costs.
- Lead requisition intake sessions to assess fillability, clarify requirements, and strengthen hiring partnerships.
- Collaborate with delivery teams to present 3–5 qualified candidates within a 72-hour exclusivity window.
- Track and improve fulfillment KPIs (target 45–60%+).
- Build and maintain talent communities that drive consistent hiring results.
- Conduct meaningful weekly meetings with hiring leaders to forecast and align future workforce needs.
- Report on program health, outcomes, and insights to internal leadership and client executives.
What We’re Looking For:
- 2–4 years of recruiting or staffing sales experience (agency background preferred).
- Strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for building long-term relationships.
- Understanding of technical recruiting or professional services environments.
- Experience working with MSPs, VMS tools, and client-embedded models.
- Ability to conduct effective intake meetings and translate business needs into actionable job requirements.
- Organized, self-managing, and comfortable working autonomously within client environments.
- Data-driven communicator — can articulate results, metrics, and program success stories.
Required Skills:
- Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of contingent labor programs, direct sourcing, and fulfillment best practices.
- Familiarity with workforce management systems and program analytics.
- Comfort working with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.
- Proficiency with ATS, CRM, and reporting tools.
What You Get:
- Base Salary: $65K–$77K depending on market and experience.
- Uncapped Commission: 6% of GP (Year 1 OTE $105K–$115K; Year 2 $130K–$150K+).
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, bonus programs, and professional development opportunities.
- Growth: Clear pathway to Program Management & Leadership with full P&L ownership.
- Culture: Transparent, ethical, and performance-driven. Leadership encourages autonomy, creativity, and growth.
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Additional Information
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Meet Your Recruiter
Walter Shedd
Executive Recruiter
With over 16 years of experience in sales and recruiting management, Walter Shedd is a seasoned Executive Recruiter at MeeDerby, the leading source for executive search in the Staffing Industry. He has a proven track record of finding and placing qualified candidates for various staffing disciplines and verticals across the nation, leveraging his extensive network, subject matter expertise, and consultative approach.
Walter’s passion is to create lasting and mutually beneficial relationships between clients and candidates, and to help them achieve their growth and success goals. He has a broad and deep knowledge of the Staffing Industry, having worked across all corners of the industry, expanding on his roots in Commercial Staffing. He also has a unique background in visual storytelling, having interned with a photojournalist from TIME Magazine and covered major events such as the 2004 presidential election and the World Series. Walter’s focus at MeeDerby is to source and recruit top managers and executives for the Staffing Industry, with a special emphasis on his hometown of Chicago.
