Account Manager, Skilled Trades

PeopleReady

Account Manager managing relationships with contractors and subcontractors in construction. Responsible for lead generation, sales targets, and customer satisfaction through collaboration and engagement.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales, particularly within the construction and staffing industries, with a strong focus on lead generation, customer relationship management, and effective communication. Proven ability to manage sales processes and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve revenue targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Sales ExperienceSalesforce ProficiencyConstruction Industry KnowledgeLead GenerationExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Lead GenerationSales Process ManagementProposal DevelopmentRevenue Target AchievementSales Territory Development

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAdvanced Problem-Solving SkillsRelationship BuildingNegotiation SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryB2B SalesCustomer SatisfactionCross-Functional CollaborationSafety Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Manage aging within terms
Interacts internal and externally with managers and above at the department level

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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