A bench sales recruiter is a staffing professional who specializes in finding jobs for candidates who are currently not working on a project for a client, also known as being "on the bench". They work for staffing agencies and their main responsibility is to find new projects for their candidates. Bench sales recruiters act as intermediaries between these candidates and potential employers, ensuring a smooth and effective recruitment process. Their primary responsibility is to find suitable candidates on the bench and place them in positions that align with their skills and experience. Bench sales recruiters engage with potential candidates through various means, such as telephonic interviews, video calls, or in-person meetings, and assess the candidate’s communication skills, professionalism, and ability to fulfill the job requirements effectively. They are involved in every step of selling the bench consultants, including finding, qualifying, scheduling interviews, negotiating rates, and closing. The job responsibilities of a bench sales recruiter include identifying and marketing available IT consultants, negotiating rates and contracts with clients, managing relationships with consultants and clients, and ensuring that all paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and on time.