Account Manager, Skilled Trades

PeopleReady

. Manage and cultivate relationships with contractors and subcontractors through primarily outside sales and some inside sales .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong outside sales expertise with a focus on B2B relationships in the construction industry, utilizing advanced problem-solving and communication skills to drive revenue growth and customer satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Outside Sales ExperienceB2B Sales ExpertiseSalesforce ProficiencyConstruction Industry KnowledgeProposal Development

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Hard Skills

Lead GenerationSales Funnel ManagementRevenue Target AchievementProposal DevelopmentSales Territory Building

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsPersuasion and NegotiationSelf-MotivatedGoal-OrientedRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

HS Diploma/GED or Equivalent

Industry Keywords

Construction IndustryB2B SalesCustomer Relationship ManagementSafety ProcessesStrategic Community Organizations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and cultivate relationships with contractors and subcontractors through primarily outside sales and some inside sales
Identify potential customer leads, cold call, gain appointments, and execute the sales funnel through close
Prospect and generate leads
Meet or exceed revenue, gross margin percentage, and gross margin dollar targets
Develop proposals using pricing guidelines and escalate exceptions
Manage the sales process and pipeline using Salesforce
Collaborate cross-functionally with recruiters, safety, service, and other stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction
Collaborate with general labor and other TrueBlue brands to share leads and promote customer growth
Ensure all safety processes and procedures are observed
Build customer relationships while spending at least 75% of time customer-facing
Obtain detailed and accurate job descriptions according to SOP
Manage participation in industry and strategic community organizations
Manage aging within terms
Interact internally and externally with managers and above at the department level

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years direct/outside sales/B2B experience, preferably in construction and/or staffing
Strong knowledge of the construction industry is a plus
Experience building sales territories rather than inheriting established markets
Business acumen, including financial performance and developing and maintaining customer relationships
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to persuade, present, negotiate, follow up, and close
Advanced problem-solving skills, including defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, drawing valid conclusions, and making decisions
Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with identified sales strategies and ability to work independently
Ability to manage multiple complex projects independently and meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to interact effectively and build relationships with diverse employees and clients
Bilingual language skills are a plus
HS Diploma/GED or equivalent required
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds

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