Sales Representative

About the position

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.

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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 6 paid holidays
• 1 paid floating holiday
• Up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program