Sales Account Manager - Skilled Trades

PeopleReady Skilled Trades; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid Time Off

401(k) match

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking an Account Manager in Austin, TX to manage and grow client relationships. The role involves outside sales, customer lead prospecting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have over 2 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in construction, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $55,000 to $75,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package including PTO and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of direct/outside sales/B2B experience, preferably in construction/staffing.
• Strong communication skills to persuade, present, and negotiate.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Identify potential customer leads and execute a sales funnel process.
• Manage sales process and pipeline utilizing Salesforce.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Direct/outside sales/B2B experience

Knowledge of the construction industry

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivation and goal-oriented

Bilingual language skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

PeopleReady Skilled Trades provided pay range

This range is provided by PeopleReady Skilled Trades. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$55,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Overview:

We’re searching for a sales superstar to help grow our business in the market. The Account Manager is responsible for managing and cultivating relationships with contractors and subcontractors in primarily an outside sales capacity, coupled with some inside sales activity. This position will identify potential customer leads, cold call, gain appointments and execute a sales funnel process through close. If you are tenacious with a keen mind for strategy and the gift of persuasion – we’re looking for you.

Location: Austin, TX

Where you can shine:

• Prospecting / generating leads
• Meet or exceed revenue, gross margin % and gross margin dollar targets
• Develop proposals (pricing per pricing guidelines—escalate with exceptions)
• Manage sales process and pipeline utilizing Salesforce
• Cross-functional collaboration with recruiters, safety, service and other stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with the general labor—and other TrueBlue brands—to share leads and promote customer growth
• Ensure all safety processes and procedures are observed
• Build exceptional relationships with customers by spending at least 75% of your time customer-facing
• Obtain detailed and accurate job description per SOP
• Manage participation in industry and strategic community organizations
• Manage aging within terms
• Interacts internal and externally with managers and above at the department level

What you bring to the table:

• 2+ years direct/outside sales/B2B experience with a preference in construction and/or staffing
• Strong knowledge of the construction industry is a plus
• Experience building sales territories as opposed to inheriting established markets
• Demonstrates business acumen to include financial performance, and success in developing and maintaining customer relationships
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and ability to persuade, present, negotiate, follow up and close
• Advanced problem-solving skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make decisions
• Self-motivation and goal oriented; demonstrates a relentless tenacity with specific sales strategies identified and ability to work independently without day-to-day direction
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently and meet deadlines under pressure
• Ability to effectively interact and build relationships with a diverse employee population as well as clients
• Bilingual language skills a plus
• HS Diploma/GED or equivalent required

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 annually, depending on experience and geographic location plus eligibility for incentive pay, subject to plan terms.

Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here.

Physical and Work Requirements:

Branch work environment with frequent customer interaction, constantly operates a computer, phone, and other office equipment. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and/or hear for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds. Valid driver’s license and good safety record required for driving to locations. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. Required to inspect equipment, detect safety hazards, judge and communicate risks.

TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands welcome and encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in the application or interview process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact your Recruiter directly, Employee Relations at [e-mail], or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the application or interview process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant’s individual accessibility needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.