Account Executive

Account Executive – Industrial Staffing

Job Title: Account Executive – Industrial Staffing

Location: Nashville, TN or Knoxville, TN (Hybrid)

Industry: Staffing & Recruiting / SaaS

Pay: $80 - $90K / year + base salary

About Our Client: Our client is a fast-growing, tech-enabled staffing company transforming how manufacturing and field service companies hire and manage skilled labor. With a focus on speed, grit, and reliability, they are expanding their footprint across the Southeast and seeking driven professionals to join their dynamic sales team.

Job Description

The Account Executive will be responsible for driving new business development and managing client relationships in the manufacturing and industrial services space. This hybrid role involves a mix of in-office work, field travel to job sites, and client meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate new business through outbound prospecting and strategic outreach
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers, project leads, and contractors
• Partner with recruiters to ensure timely fulfillment of job orders
• Visit client sites to assess needs, gather feedback, and ensure satisfaction
• Negotiate contracts and service agreements tailored to client requirements
• Track sales activities and pipeline progress in a CRM system
• Represent the company with professionalism and a focus on delivering results

Qualifications:

• 2–5+ years of B2B sales experience; staffing or manufacturing-related sales strongly preferred
• Familiarity with the manufacturing labor market or skilled trades hiring
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Comfortable traveling up 50-75% of the time
• Experience with CRM tools and data-driven sales practices

Additional Details:

• Hybrid role based in Nashville or Knoxville (Knoxville preferred)
• Travel required to client offices and job sites within the region

Perks:

• Equity in a growing company
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Gym stipend
• Opportunities for advancement as the company scales

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.