PeopleReady is a staffing agency that helps businesses find qualified, E-Verified workers across a range of industries. Its JobStack app supports on-demand staffing by enabling businesses to request workers quickly while helping job seekers discover flexible employment opportunities. With more than 35 years of experience, PeopleReady connects employers and workers at scale, serving approximately 64,000 businesses and placing about 154,000 people in jobs in 2023.
Business Development Representative — PeopleReady, Chicago
Grow PeopleReady’s on-demand labor and skilled-worker accounts across Chicago. Prospect new customers, expand revenue, and sell workforce solutions in this hybrid role.
United States
Illinois$60,000 – $72,000 / year
HybridFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredBusiness Development RepDescription
- Report to the Area Sales Manager.
- Win new customers in the assigned territory through networking and lead development.
- Find growth opportunities and identify prospective customers.
- Build customer relationships that strengthen loyalty and grow accounts.
- Carry out sales initiatives to meet and exceed targets.
- Understand customers’ business needs and recommend workforce solutions.
- Sell PeopleReady services.
- Work with PeopleReady’s contracts and legal teams to negotiate contract terms.
- Apply competitive bill rates and margins to customer contracts.
- Share customer-specific details with the appropriate branch.
- Create cross-selling opportunities across TrueBlue brands and nearby markets.
- Develop account and sales strategies that grow customer spending and support retention.
- Lead formal business reviews with key customers.
- Use technology and tools to manage accounts and support growth strategies.
- Track industry trends, competitor offerings, and market developments.
- Mentor sales representatives and other employees who work with clients.
- Spend more than half of working time on outside sales and customer engagement.
- Travel to customer sites and local branches.
Requirements
- At least three years of related sales experience, a bachelor’s or associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing a portfolio worth at least $2.5 million annually.
- Sales experience in at least one blue-collar market sector.
- A record of exceeding sales targets.
- Experience learning, adapting to, and applying new technologies.
- A valid driver’s license, registered vehicle, and vehicle insurance.
- Clear, concise, professional written and verbal communication.
- Ability to persuade stakeholders with varied roles and backgrounds.
- Strong organization and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Ability to analyze order, associate, and customer data.
- Ability to build rapport with a broad range of people.
- Ability to understand varied client perspectives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Salesforce.com.
- Authorization to work full time in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
Benefits
- Six paid holidays.
- One paid floating holiday.
- Up to 20 days of paid time off per year.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-matched 401(k).
- Employee stock purchase program.
- Eligible for incentive pay.
- Disability-related accommodations during the application or interview process.