Entry level account manager (Schaumburg)
The Entry Level Account Manager at Confidential Client is a full-time, on-site role focused on sales and business development within the energy brokerage sector. The position offers comprehensive training and leadership development opportunities, with a clear path to management through performance. Candidates will engage in sales, campaign management, recruiting, and team development while contributing to a positive and energetic team 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, Sales (Energy Brokerage).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Overview
Confidential Client (a Sales organization in the energy brokerage space) is hiring Entry Level Account Managers to join the Schaumburg, IL office. This full-time W-2 role is an entry-level sales position with paid training, weekly pay, and a clear path to leadership through performance-based internal promotions.
What You’ll Do
- Develop new business and manage relationships with business-class customers in Illinois
- Execute sales outreach and follow-up across phone, email, and in-person channels
- Support campaign management and contribute to strategy planning sessions with senior leadership
- Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and team-development activities as you grow
- Track performance metrics and meet individual and team sales goals
- Represent the team professionally in client meetings and occasional travel
Who We’re Looking For
- Motivated, results-driven candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Candidates with strong communication and interpersonal skills
- People with competitive drive and a positive, coachable attitude — candidates with sports or coaching backgrounds are a great fit
- Individuals comfortable commuting to the Schaumburg office and working a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent experience in sales, marketing, or customer service
- Demonstrated professionalism, strong work ethic, and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Leadership or coaching experience is a plus
- Immediate availability preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated compensation: $84,230 per year (estimate)
- W-2 position with weekly pay
- Paid training and daily leadership workshops
- Competitive bonus structure and internal promotion opportunities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Travel opportunities
Why Apply
This role is ideal if you want hands-on sales experience plus exposure to campaign management, recruiting, HR, and leadership training — with a clear path to management for high performers.
Reasonable Accommodations
Careertakes and our client are committed to an accessible hiring process. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please let us know.
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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