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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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring for an entry-level Associate Account Manager to join a Sales Development Program designed to fast-track motivated candidates into full sales account management. In this role you will work alongside senior sales teams to source, qualify, and place candidates with client hiring needs, build client and candidate relationships, and develop the skills needed for a career path to Account Manager. This is a full-time, commission-attached role with base pay, benefits, and an uncapped commission plan.

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Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and begin building long-term relationships with candidates.
• Meet clients and candidates in person to assess needs and fit.
• Match candidates to job orders that meet client requirements.
• Maintain relationships with placed consultants through their engagement lifecycle.
• Pre-qualify active and passive IT professionals by phone, using warm leads and cold outreach.
• Build and use staffing strategies to identify qualified candidates and potential clients.
• Evaluate candidate strengths against client needs and negotiate rates and employment terms.
• Conduct reference checks and other pre-employment screening as required.
• Maintain regular communications with consultants on assignment and those seeking work.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of consultants and contacts to respond promptly to client needs and support business development.
• Document activity accurately and use best practices to communicate effectively with colleagues and clients.

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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, community organizations, part-time roles, etc.).

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Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrates strong relationship-building, networking, and closing ability.
• Competitive, goal-oriented, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and phone etiquette.
• Able to multi-task, prioritize, and perform under pressure.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook).
• Eager to learn, coachable, and capable of using judgment and discretion.

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Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive base salary plus an uncapped commission plan and a structured sales career path with advancement milestones. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), employer-paid short-term disability, voluntary life insurance, unlimited paid time off, and performance-based rewards (including incentive trips), among other perks.

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Location & Employment Terms

• Location: Phoenix, AZ — this posting follows local employment requirements.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Careertakes supports the hiring process but employment is with the Confidential Client (Sales).

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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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