ResponsAble Safety Staffing
Industrial Sales Representative
ResponsAble Safety Staffing, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, us, 70873
ResponsAble Safety Staffing is seeking an experienced Industrial Sales Representative to grow our presence across South Louisiana’s industrial market. This role is ideal for a sales professional who understands how refineries, chemical plants, contractors, and turnaround teams operate—and who has successfully sold services into these environments.
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
About ResponsAble Safety Staffing ResponsAble Safety Staffing is a specialized provider of qualified safety professionals supporting industrial facilities and contractors throughout the Gulf South. We provide seasonal, project-based, and long-term safety staffing solutions—and
safety staffing is all we do . Because of this focus, our clients rely on us for dependable talent, operational understanding, and reliable execution in high-pressure industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities Account Growth & Market Development
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow revenue across assigned industrial territories
Build and expand long-term relationships with plant managers, safety managers, project managers, and contractor leadership
Grow market share through both new account development and expansion of existing customers
Industrial & Turnaround Sales Execution
Identify and position for upcoming maintenance outages, capital projects, and turnarounds
Proactively forecast client staffing needs ahead of planning and budgeting cycles
Navigate multi-decision-maker environments involving both owner plants and contractors
Client Engagement & Support
Maintain a strong on-site presence through client meetings, walk-throughs, and industry events
Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding safety roles, onboarding requirements, and site-specific expectations
Partner closely with internal operations and recruiting teams to ensure accurate, timely fulfillment of staffing requests
Business Development Activities
Prospect and cold call targeted industrial accounts
Effectively present ResponsAble’s services to all levels of customer organizations
Contribute to overall sales strategy, pipeline development, and forecasting accuracy
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum
3 years of successful B2B sales experience
selling services into industrial, construction, maintenance, rental, or technical environments
Proven experience supporting
industrial maintenance outages, turnarounds, or project-based work
Strong relationship-building skills with credibility in plant and contractor settings
Demonstrated success in new account acquisition and long-term account management
Comfortable operating in long, timing-driven sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Proficient with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Outlook
College degree preferred, but not required
What Makes You Successful in This Role
Deep familiarity with industrial operations and safety culture expectations
Ability to anticipate needs rather than react to requests
Strong follow-through during high-pressure execution windows
Adaptability to rapidly changing staffing demands
Professional presence that builds trust with leadership at all levels
Benefits
Competitive
base salary plus sales incentive plan
Company-paid business expenses
Vehicle reimbursement
Medical benefits including health, dental, and vision
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Ongoing professional development
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Business Consulting and Services
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Location: Baton Rouge, LA
About ResponsAble Safety Staffing ResponsAble Safety Staffing is a specialized provider of qualified safety professionals supporting industrial facilities and contractors throughout the Gulf South. We provide seasonal, project-based, and long-term safety staffing solutions—and
safety staffing is all we do . Because of this focus, our clients rely on us for dependable talent, operational understanding, and reliable execution in high-pressure industrial environments.
Key Responsibilities Account Growth & Market Development
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow revenue across assigned industrial territories
Build and expand long-term relationships with plant managers, safety managers, project managers, and contractor leadership
Grow market share through both new account development and expansion of existing customers
Industrial & Turnaround Sales Execution
Identify and position for upcoming maintenance outages, capital projects, and turnarounds
Proactively forecast client staffing needs ahead of planning and budgeting cycles
Navigate multi-decision-maker environments involving both owner plants and contractors
Client Engagement & Support
Maintain a strong on-site presence through client meetings, walk-throughs, and industry events
Serve as a trusted advisor by understanding safety roles, onboarding requirements, and site-specific expectations
Partner closely with internal operations and recruiting teams to ensure accurate, timely fulfillment of staffing requests
Business Development Activities
Prospect and cold call targeted industrial accounts
Effectively present ResponsAble’s services to all levels of customer organizations
Contribute to overall sales strategy, pipeline development, and forecasting accuracy
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Minimum
3 years of successful B2B sales experience
selling services into industrial, construction, maintenance, rental, or technical environments
Proven experience supporting
industrial maintenance outages, turnarounds, or project-based work
Strong relationship-building skills with credibility in plant and contractor settings
Demonstrated success in new account acquisition and long-term account management
Comfortable operating in long, timing-driven sales cycles with multiple stakeholders
Strong communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills
Proficient with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Outlook
College degree preferred, but not required
What Makes You Successful in This Role
Deep familiarity with industrial operations and safety culture expectations
Ability to anticipate needs rather than react to requests
Strong follow-through during high-pressure execution windows
Adaptability to rapidly changing staffing demands
Professional presence that builds trust with leadership at all levels
Benefits
Competitive
base salary plus sales incentive plan
Company-paid business expenses
Vehicle reimbursement
Medical benefits including health, dental, and vision
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation and holidays
Ongoing professional development
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Business Consulting and Services
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