Her Story
About Pamela
Pamela Metzger is a seasoned business development and sales professional with more than three decades of experience spanning staffing, workplace safety, compliance solutions, and consumer goods sales. Currently serving as Business Development Manager at Horizon America Staffing, she specializes in helping manufacturing, logistics, and distribution organizations build effective workforce solutions through temporary staffing, direct-hire placement, and long-term talent strategies. Known for her relationship-driven approach, Pamela has built a reputation for fostering strong client partnerships and delivering customized staffing solutions that support operational success.
Her career began while she was still in high school, where she demonstrated an early commitment to leadership and hard work by serving as president of her DECA chapter while balancing multiple jobs. Over the years, she built an extensive sales career with several major companies, including Kellogg's, Kraft Foods, and Cintas. After spending 26 years in food industry sales, she transitioned into workplace safety and compliance, where she helped businesses maintain OSHA compliance through first-aid programs, personal protective equipment (PPE), CPR/AED training, and automated external defibrillator (AED) solutions. She found particular fulfillment in knowing that her work contributed directly to employee safety and well-being.
Today, Pamela combines her extensive sales expertise, customer-focused mindset, and passion for helping others in the staffing industry. She takes pride in connecting job seekers with meaningful career opportunities while helping employers solve workforce challenges and achieve long-term growth. A strong advocate for lifelong learning, perseverance, and hands-on experience, she encourages others to continuously develop their skills and pursue personal growth. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Pamela is committed to community service through charitable and volunteer efforts, reflecting her belief that success is measured not only by business achievements but also by the positive impact one has on others.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Pamela
01What do you attribute your success to?
I've always had motivation - I'm just an outgoing person. I think one thing that I really love is being able to build customer relationships. It's rewarding to me. I enjoy speaking with different people and learning their story, because somehow, someway, it's a small world and we all kind of connect on that one little story. I started my sales career early, at 16 in high school, working at Macy's, and by my senior year I was president of my DECA class and managed 4 jobs while going to school. I've been able to move forward and have a successful career by just keep going and following my dreams and wanting to know knowledge. Knowledge is the biggest thing, I would say, out there. If you can gain knowledge in whatever field that you're interested in, the more the knowledge, the better off you are.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Always expand your knowledge and training and learn from others.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would say, you know, don't ever give up, keep going. Nowadays, I'm seeing that if you have the experience now, they're wanting to talk to you. Like, I have 3 credits in college only, and I've been able to grow in my career and now I'm an account manager. So I've been able to move forward and have a successful career by just keep going and following my dreams and wanting to know knowledge. Knowledge is the biggest thing, I would say, out there. If you can gain knowledge in whatever field that you're interested in, the more the knowledge, the better off you are. And go out there and be hands-on, you know, do a little volunteering. Do a lot of things in your life that you never thought you would ever do, because you're growing when you're doing those things. When you invest in yourself, not only are you getting more excited in your career, but you're also helping others by having that knowledge.
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