Entry Level Sales - Milwaukee, WI (Greater Milwaukee)
This entry-level sales position at Confidential Client offers a structured career path starting as a Recruiter and advancing to an Account Executive role with leadership opportunities. The role involves building client relationships, managing the full sales cycle, mentoring team members, and contributing to company growth in a fast-paced, collaborative office 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.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
The Opportunity
Confidential Client is hiring motivated, sales-oriented recent graduates and early-career professionals for an Entry Level Sales role based in Milwaukee, WI (Greater Milwaukee). This is an in-office, full-time role designed as a fast-track sales career path: start as a Recruiter, learn client-facing sales skills, transition into an Account Executive role, and move into leadership as you grow.
What You’ll Do
- Work as a Recruiter to source, screen, and place candidates for client staffing needs
- Build candidate pipelines using phone outreach, digital sourcing, and networking
- Learn and apply cold-calling and lead-generation techniques to support business development
- Attend client meetings you schedule; help negotiate offers and close placements
- Transition (est. 9–12 months) into an Account Executive role to own a book of business:
- Prospecting, on-site client meetings, negotiating rates and contracts
- Manage full sales cycle and client relationships
- Mentor and lead recruiters as you grow the team
- Maintain accurate records in CRM and ATS systems and collaborate with teammates to share best practices
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 0–3 years of work experience; experience in sales, customer service, retail, or other client-facing roles is a plus
- Strong desire to learn, advance, and perform in a sales-focused environment
- Comfortable working in-office and collaborating with a team
- Core soft skills: coachability, resilience, strong work ethic, clear communication, accountability, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and teamwork
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000 base salary plus uncapped weekly commissions (base pay visible in source)
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
- Vacation pay, expense account, incentive trips, and profit sharing
- Structured training and mentorship from day one
Career Growth
- Clear progression: Recruiter → Account Executive (est. promotion 9–12 months) → Sales leadership
- Promotion and leadership opportunities are based on performance; Confidential Client promotes from within
Location & Work Requirements
- This position is based in Milwaukee, WI (Greater Milwaukee). Candidates should be able to work in-office.
- Employment is subject to verification of eligibility to work in the United States.
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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