Industrial Account Executive

Tradesmen International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Auto reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Tradesmen International is seeking an Industrial Account Executive in Houston to grow and manage a sales territory within the industrial, manufacturing and production space. This outside sales role involves daily field work, building relationships with plant, facility, and HR managers, and driving new business with uncapped commission.

Founded in 1992, Tradesmen International leads in skilled trades staffing with a culture focused on Safety, Productivity, and Craftsmanship.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of outside/B2B sales experience in industrial, manufacturing, or staffing environments.
• Ability to prospect, cold-call, and grow accounts in a large territory.
• Proven ability to close deals and meet sales quotas across longer cycles.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills in a field-based role.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in the field.
• Experience with CRM systems, preferably Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business and grow accounts in the industrial, manufacturing, and production space.
• Make direct sales calls and presentations to plant, facility, and HR managers.
• Educate prospects on the value of a skilled, variable workforce.
• Coordinate with internal staff to ensure the right craftspeople are matched to orders.
• Maintain quarterly sales goals and grow client accounts.
• Build relationships with client senior management and site leadership.
• Manage the full client lifecycle from onboarding to ongoing satisfaction.

Skills

Outside sales

Territory management

Prospecting

Closing

Communication

Independent work

CRM familiarity

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Description

Tradesmen International is hiring an Industrial Account Executive to grow and manage an assigned sales territory within the industrial, manufacturing and production space. This is an outside sales role: you'll be in the field daily, building relationships with plant, facility, and manufacturing clients, generating new business, and growing existing accounts. Uncapped commission means your earning potential grows directly with your results.

Founded in 1992, Tradesmen International is a leader in skilled trades staffing and labor consulting, built on a culture of Safety, Productivity, and Craftsmanship.

What You’ll Do

• Prospect, cold call, and canvass within your assigned territory to generate new business and grow current accounts across industrial, manufacturing, and production clients
• Make direct sales calls and presentations to plant managers, facility managers, and HR managers at their place of business
• Educate prospects and clients on the value of a skilled, variable workforce and how it improves productivity and profitability
• Partner closely with our internal Project Coordinators to communicate client staffing needs and ensure the right craftworkers are matched to each order often across high-volume or specialized trade requirements
• Maintain and exceed quarterly sales goals and growth targets, understanding that industrial sales cycles can run longer given the scale and specialization involved
• Build and maintain relationships with client senior management, office personnel, and jobsite superintendents
• Manage the full client lifecycle: registration, onboarding, ongoing satisfaction checks, and issue resolution
• Support field employees by preparing them for assignments, checking in after dispatch, and maintaining visibility into jobsite placements
• Track sales activity and maintain client records in Salesforce CRM
• Represent Tradesmen at trade shows, industry associations, and networking events to build referral relationships
• Report directly to your local General Manager and collaborate on territory strategy and account planning

What You Bring

• 1+ year of experience in outside sales, territory sales, or B2B sales (industrial, manufacturing, or staffing industry experience a plus)
• Product-line or industry knowledge preferred; experience in plant maintenance, manufacturing, or job shop environments a plus
• Proven experience cold calling, canvassing a territory, and generating new business leads
• Ability to convert prospects and close deals while managing a sales quota and a longer, more complex sales cycle
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the resilience to overcome objections in industrial sales settings
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable working independently in the field
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce experience preferred)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Regular and predictable attendance

Why Tradesmen International

Tradesmen International is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Annual salary with uncapped commission
• Monthly auto reimbursement
• Company matched 401(k)
• PTO and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance

Build a sales career where your hustle writes your paycheck join a team that's fueling the growth of North America's premier industrial skilled trades workforce.

Tradesmen International is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability

Be Safe from recruitment fraud.Tradesmen International will never require equipment costs, fees or expenses for certifications, or gift cards at any point in the hiring process, and we'll never ask you to send sensitive documents to a personal phone number or email. If something feels off about an offer or interview, please call or visit your closest Tradesmen office to verify.

Location

US-TX-HOUSTON