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.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Account Management Specialist role blends inside sales, marketing support, customer service, and administrative responsibilities to help drive business growth and deliver excellent customer experiences. You will support outreach, lead qualification, CRM administration, and sales coordination to help the sales team close business and retain customers.

• Conduct outbound calls, emails, and LinkedIn outreach to prospective customers to generate interest and new business opportunities
• Qualify leads and identify potential business opportunities based on customer needs and company offerings
• Schedule meetings and appointments for senior sales team members and manage calendar coordination
• Maintain accurate customer records and activity in CRM systems and tracking tools
• Assist with quote preparation, follow-up activities, and general sales support to help close deals
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat in a timely, professional manner
• Process orders, service requests, and account updates with attention to detail and accuracy
• Coordinate with internal teams (sales, marketing, service) to ensure customer needs are met
• Research prospective customers and target markets to support lead generation and marketing strategies
• Help create marketing materials, presentations, and outreach communications
• Track simple campaign performance and maintain marketing/contact databases
• Support events, trade shows, and networking initiatives as needed
• Generate basic sales and activity reports and support process improvement initiatives

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong customer-service mindset and professional communication skills
• Comfort communicating with customers by phone, email, chat, and professional networks
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and maintain organized records and spreadsheets
• Interest in inside sales, business development, account management, or customer success
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced team environment

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Previous internships or experience in customer service, retail, hospitality, marketing, or sales
• Familiarity with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.)
• Strong computer literacy and comfort with business software tools
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Motivated to learn and advance a career in sales, marketing, or account management

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Onsite, full-time position in Eastlake, OH
• Typical hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Contract-to-hire opportunity with room for growth and cross-team collaboration
• You will work in a professional office environment and collaborate closely with sales, marketing, and customer service teams

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour (final offer depends on experience and qualifications)
• Temporary/contract-to-hire eligibility for benefits may include (if eligible): medical, dental & vision; 401(k); short & long-term disability; life insurance options; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; paid time off. Benefits vary by eligibility and may change.

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About Confidential Client

Confidential Client provides corporate talent solutions and professional services in the Sales industry. They focus on developing employees through training and hands-on experience while delivering strong customer-facing results. This role offers a solid entry point for candidates seeking a career in sales, account management, or customer success.

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Application Details & Deadlines

• Employment type: Full-time (Contract to hire)
• Location: Eastlake, OH (onsite)
• Application deadline (anticipated): Oct 15, 2026

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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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