at Randstad US in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Randstad is hiring a Vice President, National Sales who specializes in selling transformative solutions to our largest clients. They further strengthen Randstad’s world number one position by gracefully navigating long and complex sales cycles and acting as a true consultant and partner.
Responsibilities
+ The primary function of the Vice President of National Sales is generate and close new business in the general staffing industry.
+ Expected to qualify, and maintain a database of prospects
+ Drives the sales effort within assigned portfolio of accounts
+ This will be accomplished by analyzing the client’s business situation and as a results, consultatively selling the right Randstad solution.
+ Secure meetings and presenting to C-level and senior management prospects in the areas of Procurement, Operations and Human Resources.
+ Plans and directs activities enterprise wide which includes pursuit strategy, coordinator of corporate and field resources, formal presentations and negotiations.
+ Position requires experience in, and willingness to, cold-call and generate leads consistently.
+ Work with peers in account management. Ensuring successful implementation of all business sold is a primary function of this role.
+ Responsible for contract negotiation and administration.
+ Responsible for working in sales tools and documentation related to performance metrics
+ Responsible for RFP completion, as necessary.
+ The candidate must be comfortable working both in a team environment and working independently.
+ Approximately 25% travel required within the U.S.
Qualifications
+ 4-year college degree (preferably business related), advanced degree or comparable work experience a plus
+ 7 years of proven performance in outside national and/or strategic sales
+ Must have sales experience in staffing industry, preferably in Professional Services
+ Must have successful experience meeting or exceeding budgeted gross margin targets
+ Must be a self-starter experienced in targeting mid to large-sized companies with the primary goal of obtaining and closing new opportunities in sales/marketing/legal, administrative/clerical or call center staff augmentation arena.
+ Must be able to think strategically and work within a lengthy sales cycle while remaining task and goal-oriented.
+ Previous experience selling multiple business lines in multiple geographic regions is required
+ Demonstrates ability to negotiate with sensitivity and assertiveness while not letting go of own objective
+ Professional sales training with Sandler Sales Training preferred
+ Proven track record of above-quota achievement in a highly competitive industry
+ Proficiency using Google mail, calendaring and shared drives
Pay Rate: $163,770.00 – $103,721.00 Annually
Randstad offers competitive pay and bonus structures. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate’s education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Based on eligibility, a successful candidate’s total compensation may include a variable pay plan including bonus(es) and/or commission(s). In setting compensation, Randstad complies with all local wage and hour laws and while the pay range listed above is an annual amount, non-exempt employees will be paid hourly and therefore receive the hourly equivalent..
In addition, Randstad, the largest global staffing leader, offers rich learning & professional development opportunities, a 401(k) plan, a stock purchase plan, an employee referral reward program, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance to uniquely fit your needs. Randstad also focuses on our employees’ overall wellbeing with our award-winning wellness program, employee assistance program, a generous time off policy (including at least 18 paid days off in your first full year, 1 paid volunteer day, and 9 paid holidays), paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, a health and dependent care flexible spending account, Metlife home and auto insurance offerings, a Metlife legal plan offering, and offers discounts on everything from cell phone plans to car purchases.
We are seeking candidates from all backgrounds and demographics and a variety of industries to join our winning team! Randstad proudly ranked as a 2023 DiversityInc Top 50 company, a 2023 Disability Equality Index best place to work for diversity inclusion, and a 2023 Military Friendly Bronze Employer for Veterans. At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact hrsupport@randstadusa.com.