Account Executive
The 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 through effective communication and prospecting. This role provides hands-on mentorship and career growth opportunities within a dynamic staffing industry environment.
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, IT Staffing / Professional Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
Confidential Client is recruiting recent graduates for an Entry-Level Account Executive (Sales) position as part of a structured graduate program (Acadomi) with a January 2027 start. This is a full-time, in-office role based in Charlotte, NC. The program includes an initial 3-month training period with hands-on mentorship and a clear progression path into full Account Executive responsibilities within the IT staffing / professional services space.
What You’ll Do
- Participate in a 3-month, instructor-led training program covering recruiting fundamentals, sourcing, interviewing, and sales techniques.
- Work with experienced recruiters and Account Executives to learn end-to-end candidate placement and client engagement.
- Conduct outreach including cold-calling, prospecting, and follow-up to develop pipeline and build relationships.
- Support the recruiting team on candidate submissions, interview coordination, and client communications.
- Transition into an Account Executive role focused on client-facing activities and account growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Build rapport with clients to understand hiring needs through calls, meetings, and in-person visits.
- Serve as the primary liaison between clients and the recruiting team—managing feedback, timelines, and coordination.
- Develop and maintain a personal book of business through proactive outreach and relationship management.
- Execute prospecting activities (phone, email, networking) to expand client opportunities.
- Contribute to team goals and continuous improvement of recruiting and sales processes.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Entry-level candidates with 0–1 years of professional experience are encouraged to apply — training provided.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Desired Skills & Attributes
- Drive, determination, and a strong work ethic.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- Ability to build genuine relationships with clients and candidates.
- Coachable with a desire to learn sales and recruiting best practices.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive base salary (estimated at $70,620 per year — employer-provided estimate).
- Company-provided MacBook Pro or MacBook Air.
- Monthly phone allowance.
- Promote-from-within culture and clear growth pathway.
- Industry-leading recruiting technology and performance incentives.
- Annual, all-expenses-paid performance trip for top performers.
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities.
Employment Details
- Position type: FULL_TIME
- Location: Charlotte, NC (in-office)
- Start date: January 2027 (program start)
- Training provided; relocation or local-hire expectations communicated by the client
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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