Account Executive (Charlotte Metro)
This entry-level Account Executive role at Confidential Client offers recent graduates a structured training program to develop skills in IT recruiting and sales. The position involves building client relationships, managing hiring needs, and growing a book of business within a fast-paced, innovative staffing environment. Confidential Client emphasizes career growth, mentorship, and a strong company culture with competitive benefits and performance incentives.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Account Executive to join a structured training program starting January 2027. This full-time, early-career sales role provides hands-on training, mentorship, and a clear promotion path into client-facing Account Executive work within the IT staffing / sales space. After the training period, you'll be placed in a regional office (including Charlotte).
What You’ll Do
- Participate in a focused 3-month training program with experienced recruiters and account executives to build foundation skills in IT staffing and sales.
- Work closely with a Team Lead to learn candidate sourcing, interviewing, and submission best practices.
- Conduct outbound outreach (cold calling, prospecting) and support business development activities.
- Support account operations: coordinate interviews, collect feedback, and act as a point of contact between clients and recruiting teams.
- Begin developing your own book of business through consistent client communication and relationship-building.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply the recruiting and sales process to progress into an Account Executive role.
- Connect with clients to discover business needs via phone, virtual or in-person meetings.
- Maintain accurate candidate and client records and assist with interview scheduling and follow-up.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver excellent candidate/client experiences.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (required).
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Desired Skills & Experience
- 0–1 years professional experience — training provided.
- Strong drive, determination, and a desire to build a career in sales/recruiting.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to develop genuine relationships with clients and candidates.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive base salary (estimated: $87,275 per year).
- Company-provided laptop (MacBook Pro or MacBook Air).
- Monthly phone allowance.
- Performance-based incentives and a “promote-from-within” culture.
- Industry-leading recruiting technology and mentorship.
- Company community and charitable involvement opportunities.
- Annual performance trip (paid) for eligible team members.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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