Entry Level Sales Representative | Chicago, IL
This Entry Level Sales Representative role at Confidential Client involves managing client portfolios, generating new business, and overseeing the recruitment process from candidate sourcing to placement. The position emphasizes building strong client and candidate relationships, achieving performance metrics, and offers structured training with a hybrid work model after an initial ramp-up period.
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, Business Services (Consultancy).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level sales/recruitment professional to build client relationships and place candidates. This is a performance-driven, training-focused role ideal for someone with high energy and a drive to win.
- Build and manage a portfolio of client accounts
- Win new business through targeted outreach and lead generation
- Own the end-to-end recruitment process from first conversation through placement
- Source, screen and assess candidates using online tools and platforms
- Run structured interviews to evaluate experience, capability and motivation
- Manage and grow networks of candidates and clients (new and existing)
- Lead contract and fee discussions with prospective clients
- Track metrics and performance against clear targets
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- Internship or experience in sales, business development, or recruitment preferred
- Competitive, results-oriented mindset (e.g., sports, academic achievements)
- High energy, resilience and a strong work ethic
- Proven ability to meet metrics and deliver results
- Desire to be a top performer on a collaborative, high-performing team
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $60,000 — $75,000 per year (range disclosed)
- Uncapped quarterly commission
- Metrics-driven promotion path and performance incentives
- World-class recruitment & business development training
- 20 days annual vacation, 5 sick days and 11 paid holidays
- Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Hybrid work opportunity after initial ramp-up period
- Quarterly team events and top-performer incentives
Employment Type & Location
- Employment type: Full-time (contractor engagements may apply depending on hire type)
- Location: Chicago, IL — hybrid working after ramp-up
- This role is subject to applicable state and local employment laws. The listed salary range applies to candidates for this Chicago, IL position.
Why Join
This role provides structured training, clear performance metrics, and rapid progression opportunities for motivated, competitive performers who want to build a career in sales/recruitment. You’ll work with experienced leaders and modern tools that set you up to succeed from day one.
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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