Vice President of Sales, Light Industrial Staffing
4415 Harrison Street Hillside, IL 60162 US
Job Description
Vice President of Sales, Light Industrial Staffing - Hillside, IL
10+ years staffing industry experience required
Location: Midwest region. Will consider relocation for the right candidate. Travel may be required. Hybrid work model available.
Are you a seasoned staffing leader seeking a new challenge?
Our client is a leading light industrial staffing firm in the Midwest, recognized for their commitment to excellence and innovation in the industry.
We’re hiring for a VP of Sales to oversee the sales team of 9 for a light industrial staffing firm.
What you will do:
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Develop and implement operational strategies to drive growth and efficiency.
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Lead a team of branch managers and recruiters to meet and exceed performance targets.
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Foster client relationships and identify new business opportunities.
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Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies.
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Analyze market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
What we’re looking for:
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Proven experience in light industrial staffing operations.
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Strong leadership and team management skills.
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Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
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Strategic thinker with a focus on results.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Required Skills:
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Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field preferred.
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10+ years of progressive experience in the staffing industry.
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Demonstrated success in driving operational excellence.
What you get:
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Competitive salary based on experience. $180,000k+ base + BONUS.
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Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement plans.
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Equity options available based on performance.
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The opportunity to lead and transform the light industrial staffing vertical for a reputable firm.
Job Number 7029
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Additional Information
MeeDerby is an executive search firm uniquely dedicated to serving the staffing industry. For nearly three decades, we've helped thousands of executives, managers, senior sales and senior recruiters who have worked in staffing find their place in this robust industry. You spend your days helping people find the perfect job. Don’t you deserve a partner who can do the same for you? Leverage our hard-won connections to take the next step in your staffing career.
Meet Your Recruiter

Walter Shedd
Executive Recruiter
With over 16 years of experience in sales and recruiting management, Walter Shedd is a seasoned Executive Recruiter at MeeDerby, the leading source for executive search in the Staffing Industry. He has a proven track record of finding and placing qualified candidates for various staffing disciplines and verticals across the nation, leveraging his extensive network, subject matter expertise, and consultative approach.
Walter’s passion is to create lasting and mutually beneficial relationships between clients and candidates, and to help them achieve their growth and success goals. He has a broad and deep knowledge of the Staffing Industry, having worked across all corners of the industry, expanding on his roots in Commercial Staffing. He also has a unique background in visual storytelling, having interned with a photojournalist from TIME Magazine and covered major events such as the 2004 presidential election and the World Series. Walter’s focus at MeeDerby is to source and recruit top managers and executives for the Staffing Industry, with a special emphasis on his hometown of Chicago.