Account Executive

Pacer Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Commission based earnings

Growth opportunities

Recruiting and operational support

Nationwide reach with Fortune 500 and

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Pacer Mission Critical in Austin, TX is seeking an Account Executive to grow our construction, data center, and mission-critical staffing business across Austin and Central Texas. This field-based role builds relationships with general contractors, project leaders, and operations teams while partnering with recruiting to deliver skilled trades professionals.

A proven sales background in staffing is preferred, with local travel and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of business development, account management, or outside sales experience.
• Experience in construction staffing, skilled trades, industrial staffing, labor services, or a related B2B service.
• Proven ability to generate new business and manage a sales territory.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable visiting jobsites and meeting with both executive and field-level stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business throughout Austin and Central Texas.
• Build relationships with contractors, project managers, superintendents, developers, and facility leaders.
• Generate leads through prospecting, networking, referrals, industry events, and jobsite visits.
• Identify project timelines, workforce needs, skill requirements, and labor challenges.
• Present contract staffing, project staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions.
• Negotiate pricing, bill rates, markups, and service agreements.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurate CRM activity.
• Partner with recruiting and operations to support delivery, onboarding, retention, and client satisfaction.
• Expand existing accounts into additional projects, locations, and service lines.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Outside sales

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship-building

Visiting jobsites

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

Account Executive – Construction & Mission Critical Staffing

Location: Austin, TX

Schedule: 1st shift

Travel: Local and regional travel

Application Deadline: 08/31/2026

Employment Type: Full time

Position Summary

Pacer Mission Critical is seeking an experienced Account Executive to help grow our construction, data center, and mission-critical staffing business across Austin and Central Texas.

This field-based role will develop relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, engineering firms, data center operators, and project leaders while partnering with Pacer’s recruiting team to deliver skilled trades and construction professionals.

This is an opportunity to join an established global workforce organization with more than 8,500 employees and relationships with Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies, while helping build a growing specialized practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business throughout Austin and Central Texas.
• Build relationships with contractors, project managers, superintendents, developers, and facility leaders.
• Generate leads through prospecting, networking, referrals, industry events, and jobsite visits.
• Identify project timelines, workforce needs, skill requirements, and labor challenges.
• Present contract staffing, project staffing, contract-to-hire, and direct-hire solutions.
• Negotiate pricing, bill rates, markups, and service agreements.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and accurate CRM activity.
• Partner with recruiting and operations to support delivery, onboarding, retention, and client satisfaction.
• Expand existing accounts into additional projects, locations, and service lines.

Target Roles

The Account Executive may support staffing for:

• Electricians and electrical technicians
• HVAC technicians, plumbers, and pipefitters
• Low-voltage, fiber, and structured cabling technicians
• Commissioning and controls specialists
• General labor and skilled helpers
• Foremen, superintendents, project managers, and safety professionals
• Data center operations and facility technicians

Qualifications

• Three or more years of business development, account management, or outside sales experience.
• Experience in construction staffing, skilled trades, industrial staffing, labor services, or a related B2B service.
• Proven ability to generate new business and manage a sales territory.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable visiting jobsites and meeting with both executive and field-level stakeholders.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Preferred

• Existing relationships within the Central Texas construction market.
• Direct experience in data center or mission-critical construction.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, low-voltage, fiber, commissioning, or facility operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary and performance-based commission
• Opportunity to help build a growing mission-critical practice
• Established recruiting and operational support
• Nationwide reach with Fortune 500 and Global 2000 clients
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling and legal, financial, and family resources

About Pacer Mission Critical

Pacer Mission Critical provides workforce solutions across data center construction, skilled trades, technology deployment, commissioning, and facility operations.

• Pacer is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

EEOC Compliance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

DISCLAIMER

AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.