National Sales Representative

PeopleReady

National Sales Representative driving new business for PeopleReady, a workforce-solutions provider. Owning consultative sales cycles, client relationships, customized solutions, and operational transitions across U.S.

Posted 8/11/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $96,200 - $115,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business development and consultative sales techniques, with a proven ability to build and maintain a robust sales pipeline while managing the full sales cycle. Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills are essential for achieving customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Business DevelopmentSales Pipeline ManagementConsultative Sales TechniquesNegotiation SkillsCRM Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sales Cycle ManagementProspectingLead GenerationAccount AcquisitionProposal DevelopmentClosing SalesNeeds AssessmentTailored Business SolutionsCustomer EngagementStrategic Thinking

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingResults-Oriented Mindset

Tools & Technologies

CRM SystemsSales Pipeline Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Staffing IndustryOutbound ProspectingNetworkingClient EngagementCustomer Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify, target, and pursue new business opportunities across multiple regions and industries
Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals, and relationship-building activities
Research prospective clients to understand organizational structure, business needs, service requirements, and growth opportunities
Conduct discovery meetings and needs assessments to identify customer challenges and recommend appropriate solutions
Qualify sales opportunities based on customer needs, operational feasibility, profitability, and strategic fit
Manage the full sales cycle, including prospecting, qualification, proposal development, negotiation, and closing
Develop and present customized service solutions aligned with client objectives and organizational capabilities
Collaborate with operations and internal stakeholders to ensure proposed solutions are executable and support long-term customer success
Facilitate seamless transition of newly acquired business to operational teams while maintaining client engagement during implementation
Identify opportunities to expand existing customer relationships and increase account value through additional services and solutions
Partner with Account Managers and operational leaders to support customer retention, satisfaction, and revenue growth
Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within client organizations
Maintain accurate customer, opportunity, and pipeline information within CRM systems
Consistently achieve or exceed established sales activity, pipeline, and revenue goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, Communications, or a related field preferred
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in business development, sales, account acquisition, or a related customer-facing role
Demonstrated success building a sales pipeline and closing new business opportunities
Experience managing a full sales cycle from prospecting through contract execution preferred
Experience within staffing industries preferred
Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required
Business development and consultative sales techniques
Prospecting, lead generation, and pipeline development
Relationship-building and customer engagement skills
Strong negotiation and closing capabilities
Ability to identify customer needs and develop tailored business solutions
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities simultaneously
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability to business objectives
Proficiency with CRM systems and sales pipeline management tools
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving growth objectives
Ability to travel independently and maintain a flexible schedule to meet business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

6 paid holidays
1 paid floating holiday
Up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Incentive pay eligibility, subject to plan terms
Other programs and perks
Disability-related accommodations during the application or interview process