Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Representative
Employer: Express Employment Professionals
Location: Seattle, Washington (In-person in Fremont and in the field in North Seattle, Shoreline, and Lake Forest Park)
Pay: $25/hr. to $30/hr. + commission
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with some evening or weekend hours occasionally for events, networking or training

Do you thrive on meeting new people, opening doors, earning trust, and turning conversations into opportunities?

Are you the type of person who hears "no" and sees it as the beginning of the conversation, not the end?

If you're driven, resilient, competitive, and genuinely enjoy building relationships, we want to talk with you.

Why This Role Matters

At Express Employment Professionals, we change lives every day.

We help people find meaningful work and help businesses find the talent they need to succeed. As an Outside Sales Representative, you'll play a direct role in strengthening local companies and supporting the communities we serve. You'll be backed by a collaborative team, proven systems, ongoing training, and a nationally recognized brand.

This isn't a role for someone looking to sit behind a desk all day.

It's for someone who wants to get out into the market, connect with decision-makers, build a strong network, and create opportunities through persistence and hustle.

What You'll Do

• Develop new business through prospecting, cold calling, networking, referrals, and in-person visits.
• Build strong relationships with local business owners and decision-makers.
• Quickly establish trust and credibility with prospective clients.
• Identify client challenges and recommend staffing solutions that solve real business problems.
• Present and communicate the value of Express Employment Professionals' services.
• Negotiate agreements and close new business.
• Partner with our recruiting team to ensure exceptional client service.
• Stay informed on local market trends and business opportunities.

What Makes Someone Successful Here

You'll excel in this role if you:

• Have grit and don't get discouraged by setbacks.
• Enjoy meeting new people and building rapport quickly.
• Are naturally curious and ask great questions.
• Have a strong work ethic and a results-oriented mindset.
• Take ownership of your goals and activities.
• Are comfortable initiating conversations with business leaders.
• Love the challenge of prospecting and winning new business.
• Can balance persistence with professionalism.
• Want a career where your effort directly impacts your income and growth.

What We're Looking For

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and close business.
• Self-motivation and a high level of personal accountability.
• Ability to identify opportunities and develop solutions for clients.
• Comfort with office software programs like Microsoft Office Suite
• A desire to help businesses succeed while making a positive impact in the community.

What We Offer

• Paid holiday, vacation and sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive training to kick-start your career in staffing and recruitment
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion

Express Employment Professionals – North Seattle, WA is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, caste, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics under applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact View email address on us.fitly.work or View phone number on us.fitly.work.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with interviews starting immediately. The position will remain open until filled. Please apply right away for the best opportunity to be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!

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