Business Development Manager, Skilled Trades

Corporate Careers | Trueblue Open · verified Sep 11, 2026

Hybrid Phoenix Full-time Manager Business Development

Mid-level Business Development role at Corporate Careers | Trueblue. Phoenix · full-time · $80,000–$100,000 base.

SalaryStated by Corporate Careers | Trueblue

$80,000 – $100,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Find and win new construction accounts that fit the Strategic Accounts profile, including targets above $500K
Shape contract terms with the contracts and legal teams, then coordinate launches with customers and internal leaders
Set pricing and worker pay with leadership and pricing partners to support hiring, retention, and margin goals
Build rollout plans with operations so field sales can grow new accounts during their first year
Run quarterly account reviews when needed and confirm branches can serve each customer effectively

What you bring

Bring a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent blend of education and experience
Show at least seven years selling to senior decision-makers, including five years managing and selling strategic accounts
Demonstrate strong construction knowledge, especially in electrical trades, with staffing sales experience preferred
Use Microsoft Office confidently and apply planning, project management, communication, and persuasion skills
Prove success in sales, account retention, professional relationship building, and value-proposition selling

Who this fits

You’ll fit this role if you have construction and electrical contractor relationships, especially with large contractors, and can work with senior decision-makers. The job is based in Phoenix with a hybrid setup, including home-based work and client visits. You may travel to clients up to half of the time and must handle extended periods of standing, walking, sitting, talking, or listening, plus occasional lifting.

From the employer

Overview:

The Business Development Manager, Strategic Accounts role is responsible for prospecting, closing and implementing new business that meets PeopleReady Skilled Trades’ Strategic Accounts customer profile. Candidate must demonstrate a deep understanding of the Construction industry, with a focus on Electrical Trades. Candidates with existing relationships with large Construction / Electrical Contractors are highly preferred.

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

Aggressively pursue net new targeted accounts in the construction market that meet the strategic accounts ideal customer profile ($500K+)
Effectively negotiate contract terms in collaboration with PeopleReady Skilled Trades contracts and legal teams
Collaborate with leadership and implementation teams and customers to help ensure we establish a delivery that will meet their expectations
Ensure accounts are established properly, allowing branches to effectively and efficiently service them
Work with leadership to develop pricing models that will ensure we are paying workers appropriately for attracting and retaining the right worker for each individual job
Work collaboratively with the internal pricing team to ensure pay rates are appropriate
Meet gross margin guidelines and expectations as set by the Vice President of Field Sales
Collaborate with the leadership and operations team to develop the implementation strategy for new accounts, ensuring we drive the right field level sales activities to ramp-up account penetration within the first year
Perform quarterly business reviews as needed.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
At least 7 years related experience selling to senior level decision makers with at least five years in account management and sales of strategic accounts
Prior experience selling in the staffing industry highly preferred
Proficient user of Microsoft Office products
Vision, strategic planning and awareness, project management skills
Strong record of sales and account retention
Proven sales strategies leading to success prospects and RFP opportunities
Efficiently plans, organizes and streamlines processes
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to persuade an audience
Ability to market and sell the company’s value proposition
Demonstrative success in developing and maintaining professional contacts
Possess effective interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to all levels of management and employees
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and make decisions

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000 annually, depending on experience and geographic location plus eligibility for incentive pay, subject to plan terms.

Please note that actual compensation offered may vary based on local pay requirements, and will meet or exceed state-specific minimum wage or salary thresholds.

Benefits and Well-Being:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including 6 paid holidays, 1 paid floating holiday and up to 20 days of Paid Time Off per year, Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, Company-matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Program, in addition to other programs and perks. More details about our benefits can be found here.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Physical and Work Requirements:

Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and/or hear for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. Remote/virtual work environment; work from home with travel to clients. This position requires travel up to 50%.

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