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Sales Director

Austin, Texas, United States
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Job ID NA00012_EN Primary Location Austin, Texas, United States Business Unit Modis
About the role

At Modis (soon to be Akkodis, a division of The Adecco Group), we are looking to hire a Sales Director to join our team. Are you a seasoned sales executive who is passionate about generating outside sales as well as mentoring, developing and managing a team of sales professionals? This Sales Director role gives you the opportunity to do both! Come to work with one of the highest caliber sales teams in the recruitment and staffing industry. Are you self-motivated and known for your persistence? Feeling hungry to make an impact every day? Hard work stands out at The Adecco Group and we believe in rewards and recognition. We take every opportunity to build up others, as well as ourselves. It’s more than being accepted, it’s knowing you’re respected. If you are looking for an opportunity to step up and stand out, our Modis/Akkodis family is with you all the way! Does our company culture speaks to you? Then keep reading.

The Adecco Group is one of the world’s leading HR Solutions Providers and global thought leaders. We are a forward-thinking, pro-active and enlightened organization that doesn’t just look to the future, but predicts it, all while helping to power the prosperity of the economies, societies and markets in which our clients operate. We work with businesses worldwide to provide tailored workforce solutions that meet their needs now, but also take into account their ongoing talent requirements. Come and join a global brand that is committed to making the future work for everyone. That includes unlocking the potential of our own colleagues by embracing diversity and inclusiveness.

What you’ll be doing

This position is mostly work-from-home, but with a hybrid requirement to go into our office in Austin, Texas for a minimum of one day per week. The Adecco Group believes in offering autonomy and flexibility to work in the way that makes you most productive.

As a Sales Director you will maintain and expand established accounts to increase sales and gross margin dollars, as well as source, develop and secure profitable new business to maximize our Modis/Akkodis growth potential. This role requires drive and passion balanced with a strong desire to collaborate with a team. The Sales Director is responsible for maintaining and growing their own book of business while overseeing the work of other professionals. You will assist with establishing and implementing sales strategies while mentoring, coaching and training sales professionals in your region.

About you
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
  • Minimum of four (4) years of sales experience
  • Staffing and employment and/or recruiting would be an asset
  • IT knowledge would be preferred

Why choose us?

It’s an exciting time to be part of our team. We’re proud to be a global thought-leader and care about doing the best job we can to ensure better futures for everyone. We do this by building our Future@Work strategy as a united team of 30,000+ colleagues with a collective spirit working in over 60 countries globally.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow across a variety of interesting jobs and careers over our extensive portfolio of global brands. We empower our colleagues to work in the smartest, most efficient ways to achieve total balance between the demands of their jobs and their lives. That’s why we give you the autonomy and support you need to work in the way that makes you most productive, agile, confident and insightful.

Putting people first, pioneering with a collective spirit and always advancing with a growth mindset - that’s what we stand for at the Adecco Group. Here, we are all individuals with a unique perspective on the world we live in. That’s what makes us stronger. Whoever you are and whatever your background, you can be yourself. So, we aim to build on the attributes that make you, you. We offer a range of world-class resources for upskilling and development, satisfying your curiosity while sharing skills, knowledge and expertise to grow together.

Do you want to make an impact where it matters most? Apply NOW!

A journey to bring out the best in you

We believe that having an understanding of the hiring process helps you to prepare, feel, and be, at your best. As a global, multi brand organization with multiple different roles, our application process can vary.

On our career site, you will find some of the key steps you can expect to guide you along the way.

As one of the world’s largest employers we believe in talent, not labels, and focus on the diverse and unique skills our people bring. We have zero tolerance for any unlawful discrimination or harassment, against any employee, associate, or candidate, at any stage of that person’s journey with us. We seek to foster a culture of belonging and purpose, an environment where everyone can thrive and feel engaged, and where difference is respected and valued. Our commitment to equity, equal opportunity, inclusion, and diversity is part of our broader commitment to respecting fundamental human rights across our value chain. The Adecco Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

The Company may require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at time of hire based on client policies or certain regulatory requirements.  As such, TAG may require you to report your COVID-19 vaccination status at time of hire unless prohibited by a state law.   The Company will consider requests for exemption based on medical/disability or religious reasons, or additional reasons if permitted by state law.

Posting date: 06-30-2022

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Get to Know Us

Companies and entire industries are facing up to the need for digital transformations, often not knowing where to start. We’re digital pioneers, guiding organisations towards a smarter, more sustainable future. As a member of our team, you’ll be empowered to deliver on our purpose to connect the smartest people and brightest businesses to the solutions they need to thrive.

Career paths

Chart your own pathway and advance in your professional journey within our evolving organization. With careers as diverse as our people and career paths as exciting as the projects we work on, your opportunities are vast at Akkodis. We commit to investing in you, through meaningful work and lifelong learning.

Learning

At Akkodis, we prioritize the learning and development to help you achieve your career goals.

Our inclusive and innovative learning programs are designed to improve competencies and skills to meet business goals.

We believe in providing opportunities for career progression, a supportive workplace designed for collective reward, and the chance to use your creativity to make a real difference.

That's why our partnership is one to be reckoned with. Our smart learning approach involves collaborating with expert partners such as LinkedIn Learning and Harvard Business , as well as empowering programs to take control of your own development with 24/7 access to a comprehensive catalog of courses. At Akkodis, we believe that smart industry requires smart learning.

Learn more about Akkodis

We Empower:
Empowering everyone as key players in their own development and global success, delighting stakeholders through enhanced experiences for Candidates, Employees, and Customers.

We Trust:
Instilling trust, creating a safe environment to speak up, and prioritizing wellbeing, inspiring confidence in every aspect of our interactions.

We Innovate:
Embracing purposeful innovation at all levels, making ownership and initiative part of our DNA, driving better performance and growth.

We Challenge:
In a growth mindset, we tackle challenges head-on, striving to be our best selves daily, creating sustainable value for Society and our Planet.

Success profile

Are we the right fit for each other? Have a look at the traits we're looking for. (1 Beginner – 10 Expert)

  • Empowerment Own your growth and create an exceptional experience. Join us to empower others and embrace respect and inclusion.
    10
  • Trust Speak up, thrive, and be part of a trusted team. At Akkodis, honesty and fairness guide our path.
    8
  • Innovation Unleash your potential in a purpose-driven organization. Embrace ownership and initiative, driven by respect and inclusion.
    10
  • Challenge Embrace purposeful challenges and make a sustainable impact. Be your best self daily, guided by honesty and respect.
    9
Traits are on a scale of 0 to 10

Rewards

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A culture of trust embedded into everything that we do.

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Ambition - an organisation with the size and scale to make a difference

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Tech powerhouse leading recruitment innovation.

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An agile workplace designed for collective reward.

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Specific local benefits and rewards tailored to each country (holiday allowances, health care and more).

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