Sales Representative

Southern Arkansas University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 46,097 - 64,507; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pittsburgh is seeking a Sales Representative with at least 3 years of sales experience. The role involves identifying customer leads, managing a sales portfolio, and ensuring excellent service delivery. Candidates should be persuasive and strategic, equipped with strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of related sales experience.
• Managed a sales portfolio of at least $2.5M per annum.
• Sales experience in blue-collar vertical markets.

Responsibilities

• Engage with local branch teams to ensure talent orders are filled.
• Close orders and ensure proper documentation is complete.
• Hit sales targets in both revenue and profitability.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Persuasion

Proficiency in MS Office

Bilingual skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We’re searching for someone who thrives on winning new business to join our team as a Sales Representative. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of prior sales experience and excel in a fast-paced environment. The Sales Representative will identify potential customer leads, cold call, gain appointments, and execute a sales funnel process through to close. If you are tenacious, strategic, and persuasive, we want to hear from you.

Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Responsibilities

• Represent PeopleReady in assigned territory, accounts, or verticals to satisfy all customer staffing needs
• Engage with local branch teams to ensure that our customers’ orders are filled with the talent they need
• Assist local Branch Managers with penetration and retention selling for existing customers
• Close orders and ensure proper documentation is complete
• Ensure sales growth through aggressive market strategies and account development. Hit sales targets in both revenue and profitability
• Ensure all channels of communication are leveraged to drive seamless results and to build strong relationships – both internally and externally
• Embrace the Counselor Sales Process (CSP) as a selling methodology
• Perform additional responsibilities as required

Qualifications

• 3+ years related sales experience; Bachelor’s, associate degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Managed a sales portfolio of at least $2.5M per annum
• Sales experience in one or more blue‑collar vertical markets
• Functional knowledge of Federal and State Human Resources regulations
• Strong communication skills and the gift of persuasion
• Proficient in using MS Office, Excel and PowerPoint
• Bilingual language skills a plus
• Valid driver’s license
• Possess additional qualifications as needed

Salary Range

$46,097 - $64,507 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

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. Extensive local travel required within the territory. Valid driver’s license and good safety record required for driving to locations. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

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