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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Role Summary

Confidential Client is hiring motivated, entry-level sales professionals for an in-office role in Lincolnshire Woods, IL. This is a fast-paced development track that begins in recruiting (learning sourcing, screening, and candidate management) and transitions into outside sales as an Account Executive. The position includes formal training, mentorship, a $60,000 base salary plus uncapped weekly commissions, and clear promotion pathways into sales leadership.

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What You’ll Do (Overview)

• Begin as a Recruiter: source, screen, interview, and place candidates while learning client development and sales fundamentals.
• Progress to Account Executive: build and manage your own book of business, run the full sales cycle, and lead a team of recruiters.
• Own client relationships: prospect, cold call, negotiate rates/contracts, run on-site client meetings, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records in CRM and ATS systems and collaborate with internal teams to share best practices.
• Support team growth: mentor recruiters and take on leadership responsibilities as you advance.

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What We Offer

• Comprehensive training & mentorship from day one to develop sourcing, sales, and leadership skills.
• Compensation: $60,000 base salary plus uncapped weekly commissions (performance-driven earnings).
• Career growth: rapid, measurable promotion path from Recruiter → Account Executive → Sales leadership (typical promotion window ~9–12 months).
• Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation pay, expense account, incentive trips, and profit sharing.

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Position Overview – Recruiter

• Create and execute recruiting strategies to attract top candidates through multiple sourcing channels.
• Learn and use cold calling to generate leads and support client meetings you help set.
• Negotiate offers and advise candidates on role fit and career opportunities.
• Keep accurate candidate and client records in CRM/ATS; collaborate with teammates to improve processes.
• Take on additional tasks that help team performance and client satisfaction.

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Position Overview – Account Executive (Est. promotion: 9–12 months)

• Build, own, and grow a book of business; manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to close.
• Lead, train, and mentor recruiting staff; drive team performance and promotions.
• Negotiate contracts and set rates, ensuring strong long-term client relationships.
• Track activity and results in CRM/ATS; drive pipeline growth and revenue goals.
• Step into broader leadership responsibilities as business needs evolve.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of work experience — sales, customer service, retail, or other client-facing roles preferred.
• Desire to develop a career in sales and to work in an in-office, team-oriented environment.
• Strong soft skills: coachability, resilience, communication, grit, accountability, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, adaptability, and teamwork.

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Location & Work Environment

• On-site role based in Lincolnshire Woods, IL. Candidates must be willing to work in-office and travel locally for client meetings as needed.

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Compensation & Compliance Notes

• Visible pay details in this posting: $60,000 base salary plus uncapped weekly commissions. This posting complies with applicable state pay-transparency requirements for Illinois.
• Final compensation may include commission structure, incentives, and benefits described above. Exact commission plan details will be provided during the hiring process.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.