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QPS Employment Group

Sales Executive

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What they do

An Account Executive manages communications with business clients that buy services from a company, such as advertising or banking services, or manages sales accounts. Works with a set of clients over time, and recruits new clients. Promotes products developed specifically for a client, such as an advertising campaign, or matches clients with available services or products.

$82,035 / year median in Illinois

-15% projected decline

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Job Description

Sales Executive QPS Employment Group life insurance, long term disability, 401(k), mileage reimbursement United States, Illinois, Schaumburg 1340 Remington Road (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026 QPS Employment Group is hiring a Sales Executive to sell our light industrial staffing services in Schaumburg, IL and surrounding territory. This person will be responsible for appointment setting with key decision makers, generate new business, and continue to grow business while having fun in an ever-changing world of staffing services! Mix up the day by spending half of the day in the field and half of the day in the office representing and selling our staffing services to existing leads, new leads through referrals, cold calling, etc and growing/servicing current accounts. If you are looking for a career that really makes a difference in the work lives of their clients, this is the opportunity for you. QPS is an award-winning organization focused on long-term growth and meaningful careers. Its culture is built around

Six Core Beliefs:
Family Spirit:

Supporting one another like family.

High Touch:

Creating exceptional, emotionally impactful experiences.

Passion:

Building relationships that highlight each person's value.

Legacy:

Encouraging continuous learning and long-term development.

Innovation:

Embracing change, risk-taking, and improvement.

Collaboration:

Empowering all voices to achieve more together. These beliefs shape how QPS works internally and how it positively engages with everyone it serves.

What We Offer:

The flexibility of managing your own schedule, and having a work-life balance.

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A FREE VACATION

Phone and mileage reimbursement

Competitive base salary + commission

Six-figure earning potential

Training provided

ESOP What You'll Be Doing:
  • Owns new client acquisition for staffing services within a defined geographic territory
  • Actively prospects through in-person drop-ins, cold calling, referrals, and market research
  • Identifies and qualifies target accounts across light industrial, manufacturing, skilled, distribution, logistics, and professional environments
  • Leads discovery conversations to understand prospect workforce challenges, hiring needs, and operational demands Consults with prospects on labor market conditions, workforce planning, and staffing strategies
  • Delivers effective sales presentations, proposals, and pricing aligned to customer needs and service capabilities

Partners with Operations to identify gaps and expansion opportunities within existing accounts Supports account growth through relationship management, needs assessment, and solution alignment Participates in joint customer meetings to align on service performance, future needs, and expansion opportunities Assists in resolving escalated customer issues in coordination with Operations, including collection-related discussions when required

Spend 80% of field-time daily Manages the full sales cycle for new business opportunities from initial contact through close and handoff to operations Negotiates proposals, contracts, and pricing consistent with staffing margins and market conditions

Maintains accurate prospect and customer records in CRM systems

Builds and manages a sales pipeline

Conducts customer site visits and tours alongside safety team and operations

What We Look For:

3+ years of B2B outside sales experience-preferably in staffing, workforce solutions, or related services Proven success in new business development and territory-based selling Strong consultative selling, prospecting, and negotiation skills Comfortable working independently in a field-based, performance-driven environment Working knowledge of staffing service models, compliance considerations, and operational delivery Valid drivers license is required

Benefits:

We are proudly 100% employee-owned (ESOP), Health, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Limited Purpose FSA, Dependent Care Reimbursement, 401k, PTO, Birthday, Holiday, Educational Assistance.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Employee Stock Options (ESOs)
  • Health Insurance