Account Manager - Full-time

Are you searching for a big company with a small company feel? Looking for career opportunity in a fast growing company? CLP, a TrueBlue company, has an opening for an Account Manager in (Dallas, TX).The Account Manager is the key sales person in the local marketplace, primarily responsible for achieving assigned annual quota by developing new business relationships and expanding sales within existing customers by utilizing the "Consultative Sales Process".

Why work for CLP?

• Ability to make a difference by putting people to work (13,000 of them in 2011) in the energy, construction and other skilled-trade fields for 25 years
• We are leading the industry; we grew our revenue by 110% in 2011
• Our pioneered energy sector grew tenfold last year
• Safety is our #1 priority
• Every one of our employees has the opportunity to be heard and make positive impacts
• We invest in our employee's success; providing on-going learning and development opportunities
• We are active members of our communities belonging to such groups at Habitat for Humanity, ABC, AGC and ASA
• We celebrate success and are committed to competitive, results –based compensation

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a very active outside call schedule that includes finding and developing prospects into new customers; maintaining relationships and continuing to develop sales with current customers. Appointment setting and aggressive cold-calling are required
• Work cooperatively with Branch operations staff to service the customer base properly. This includes active and positive communication to alert Branch staff as to customer needs so they are able to plan for recruitment activities and understand the exact needs of the customer
• Plan and accomplish goals by utilizing experience and judgment; dividing the sales territory into zones and scheduling appointments and site visits in the most time efficient manner; rotate through the zones in a timely manner; understanding all corporate strategic and sales initiatives and applying that understanding to territory development; adhering to CLP pricing and policies
• Learn and utilize the CSP sales process as trained by the company, respond positively to the coaching of Sales Management, submit required reports and plans in a complete and timely manner, participate in company initiatives, sales meetings and events as directed

Successful Account Manager Skills and Characteristics:

• Bilingual language skills a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
• Three years recent outside and/or business-to-business sales experience
• Experience building sales territories as opposed to inheriting established territories
• Demonstrative success with service-based selling and face-to-face cold-calling. (approx. 40 calls per week)
• Construction industry knowledge and/or experience preferred
• Understanding of basic consultative sales process
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines under pressure
• Highest commitment to customer service, development and satisfaction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated, goal oriented with a strong desire to succeed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software programs and intranet usage
• Valid Driver's License and a car that can be used for work

We offer a competitive base salary as well as incentive bonuses, all designed to reward superior performance. We also offer a generous benefits package which includes: 401(k) Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Program, College Savings Fund, Life Insurance and comprehensive Health and Welfare coverage including Medical/Dental/Vision and prescription drug benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.