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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Position Summary

Confidential Client is hiring motivated, sales-oriented graduates for an entry-level sales program in Schaumburg, IL. This is a full-time, in-office role that begins as a Recruiter (inside sales / talent sourcing) with a clear, measurable path to Outside Sales as an Account Executive and fast-track leadership opportunities.

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What You’ll Do

• Start as a Recruiter: source candidates, screen, interview, and place talent to meet client needs.
• Learn and apply cold-calling and outbound prospecting techniques to generate candidate and client leads.
• Use CRM and ATS tools to track candidate pipelines, client interactions, and placement outcomes.
• Attend client meetings you set, help negotiate offers, and educate candidates through the hiring process.
• Transition into an Account Executive role (typical promotion ~9–12 months) to:
  • Build and manage a book of business and own the full sales cycle.
  • Prospect, cold call, schedule on-site client meetings, negotiate contracts and rates.
  • Mentor and lead a team of recruiters as you grow into leadership responsibilities.

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Compensation & Benefits

• $60,000 base salary plus uncapped weekly commissions — performance directly impacts earnings.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation pay, expense account, incentive trips, and profit sharing.
• Formal training and one-on-one mentorship from day one.
• Clear advancement path to Account Executive and leadership roles.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years work experience — sales, customer service, retail, or other client-facing roles preferred.
• Coachable, resilient, accountable — strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in an in-office, team-oriented environment in Schaumburg, IL.
• Ability to learn CRM/ATS systems, cold-calling best practices, and consultative sales techniques.

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Career Path & Training

• Structured onboarding with hands-on training in recruiting, sourcing, and sales fundamentals.
• Measured performance goals and mentoring aimed at promotion into outside sales (Account Executive) in ~9–12 months for high performers.
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities as the business grows.

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Location & Work Environment

• On-site role in Schaumburg, IL. This position requires regular in-office collaboration and client meeting attendance in the local area.

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Keywords (for candidate search)

• Entry Level Sales
• Recruiter to Account Executive
• Sales Trainee
• Schaumburg, IL
• Cold calling, CRM, ATS
• Uncapped commissions

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About the Opportunity (Recruiter → Account Executive)

This program is designed for candidates who want a rapid, merit-based career path in sales. You will gain practical recruiting experience, learn consultative selling, and receive direct mentorship to build your own territory and team. Confidential Client promotes from within — strong performers move into sales leadership roles quickly.

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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.

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