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, an IT staffing and workforce solutions firm.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Account Manager for its Sales Development Program. This entry-level, full-time sales role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals who are sales-driven, goal-oriented, and motivated by uncapped earning potential. You will work alongside senior sales teams to source, qualify, and place IT talent for client engagements, developing the skills to advance into an Account Manager role.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and build relationships with IT candidates and potential clients.
• Pre-qualify active and passive IT professionals by phone using warm leads and cold outreach.
• Meet with clients and candidates (in-person and virtually) to assess needs and match candidates to job orders.
• Manage candidate lifecycle and maintain relationships throughout assignments.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of consultants and contacts to meet client needs promptly.
• Negotiate wage rates and terms with candidates and clients.
• Conduct reference checks and other pre-employment screening as required.
• Document activity and opportunities accurately using best-practice workflows.
• Provide market insights to clients and support business development efforts.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Entry-level sales experience preferred (internships, campus organizations, volunteer roles, retail or related positions count).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

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Ideal Candidate Attributes

• Highly motivated, competitive, and results-oriented.
• Excellent relationship-builder with strong networking and closing skills.
• Professional demeanor and exceptional phone etiquette.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work under pressure.
• Coachable, eager to learn, and committed to career growth in sales.
• Team-oriented with a self-starter attitude.

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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission plan and a structured sales career path with advancement opportunities. Benefits typically include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); employer-paid short-term disability; voluntary life insurance; and paid time off. Additional performance-based rewards and travel incentives may be available.

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Why Join?

• Fast-track training and development in a recognized staffing organization.
• Clear progression from Associate Account Manager to Account Manager with earning upside.
• Hands-on sales experience placing IT talent and supporting clients across industries.
• Opportunity to build a meaningful career in the staffing and workforce solutions industry.

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Location

This position is based in Mc Lean, VA. Local candidates or those willing to relocate to the Mc Lean area are encouraged to apply.

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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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