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 and workforce solutions.

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Associate Account Manager as part of a Sales Development Program. This is an entry-level, full-time sales role within the IT staffing and workforce solutions industry focused on developing the skills to place technical talent with client organizations. The role offers a competitive base salary plus uncapped commission and a structured career path to an Account Manager role.

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What You’ll Do

• Work directly with senior sales teams to source, qualify, and place IT professionals with client job orders.
• Build and maintain relationships with candidates and clients throughout the hiring lifecycle.
• Conduct outreach via phone (cold and warm), email, and in-person meetings to pre-qualify candidates.
• Match candidate skills and experience to client requirements and negotiate compensation and terms.
• Check references and complete basic pre-employment screening.
• Maintain accurate activity and placement records using best practices.
• Develop and maintain a candidate pipeline to meet client demand and support business development.
• Provide market insights and communicate effectively with internal teams to support client solutions.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum).
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Entry-level sales experience preferred (internships, campus organizations, part-time or internship roles acceptable).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) and basic CRM usage.
• Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.

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Ideal Candidate

• Competitive, goal-oriented, and self-motivated — energized by meeting new people and closing opportunities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; able to multitask and prioritize.
• Professional appearance and demeanor with excellent phone etiquette and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and follow a structured sales training program.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, discretion, and a strong work ethic.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission.
• Structured sales career path with advancement opportunities (Associate → Account Manager).
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits; 401(k); employer-paid short-term disability; voluntary life insurance.
• Unlimited paid time off and performance-based rewards, including travel incentives.

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Location

New York City Metropolitan Area (onsite / hybrid expectations depend on the office and client needs). Candidates should be able to work in-person as required by the office location and client engagements.

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Key Words / Skills

Associate Account Manager, Entry-level sales, Sales Development Program, IT staffing, candidate sourcing, cold calling, client relationships, recruiting, New York City

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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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