Entry Level Account Specialist - Construction Products
The Entry Level Account Specialist role involves reviewing construction and site plans to coordinate supplies and materials for projects, working closely with internal teams, customers, and vendors. This position includes extensive customer interaction and requires strong communication skills and initiative. Successful candidates will undergo training and have the opportunity to transition into an Outside Sales role, offering significant career growth within a leading civil construction products company.
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, Construction / Manufacturing / Wholesale Building Products.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Summary
This entry-level Account Specialist role is based in Mundelein, IL and is an excellent opportunity for a career-minded candidate to join a leading manufacturer and provider of civil construction and infrastructure products. The role begins with structured training, moves into account support and order coordination, and — with strong performance — will transition into an Outside Sales position.
What You’ll Do
- Review construction/site plans and recommend appropriate supplies and materials for projects
- Coordinate with internal teams, customers, and vendors to confirm orders and delivery timelines
- Provide customer support and order fulfillment throughout the project lifecycle
- Learn the company’s product lines, market applications, and sales processes through formal training
- Build relationships with contractors, distributors, and end-users to support future sales activity
- Track and document orders, quotes, and customer interactions in CRM or order-management systems
What We’re Looking For
- Energetic, service-oriented candidates with strong initiative and a can-do attitude
- Clear, professional communication and the ability to interact extensively with customers
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- A bachelor's degree and/or prior work or internship experience in construction, manufacturing, or building products is highly desirable
- Interest in building a sales career — this role is designed to transition to Outside Sales with strong performance
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Basic ability to read construction/site plans or eagerness to learn
- Customer-focused mindset with attention to detail
- Comfortable with public speaking or presenting to small groups (preferred)
- Proficiency with standard office tools (email, spreadsheets); CRM experience a plus
- Authorized to work in the United States
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation (estimated annual pay shown on source: $63,657 — actual pay determined by our client)
- Comprehensive benefits package offered by the client (medical, dental, retirement options — details provided during interview)
- Dedicated training program and clear advancement path into Outside Sales
- Strong career growth opportunity within an established manufacturer of infrastructure products
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Mundelein, IL (on-site / hybrid expectations will be defined by the client)
- Employment Type: Full-time
Keywords & Role Fit
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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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