Recruiter/Account Manager (Chicago)
This entry-level role at Confidential Client combines recruiting and business development responsibilities, focusing on sourcing and screening candidates as well as generating and managing client relationships. The position offers structured training, a clear career progression in both recruiting and sales tracks, and emphasizes a relationship-first approach with strong coaching and performance incentives. The role supports hybrid work flexibility and is ideal for motivated, coachable individuals seeking a career in sales and leadership within staffing.
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.
What You’ll Do
This role is a dual-track opening for an Entry-Level Recruiter with a clear promotion path into Account Manager / Business Development. You will be part of a high-energy sales organization focused on building relationships, placing candidates, and growing client accounts.
- Entry-Level Recruiter responsibilities:
- Source, contact, and screen active and passive candidates
- Qualify candidates via calls and virtual meetings; prepare them to win interviews
- Build long-term relationships with candidates and deliver offers
- Negotiate terms of employment and manage candidate pipelines in the CRM/ATS
- Account Manager (promotion track) responsibilities:
- Generate new business via outbound calling and in-person meetings
- Manage and expand client relationships and partner with recruiters to fill openings
- Own monthly and quarterly sales goals and contribute to team revenue targets
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- Highly motivated, competitive, coachable, and resilient
- Demonstrated leadership instincts (internships, athletics, student orgs, work experience)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Genuine interest in building a career in sales, recruiting, and leadership
- Authorized to work in the United States
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $103,166 per year (estimated) — base salary + uncapped bonus structure + quarterly bonus eligibility
- Paid, structured sales training program and a 13-week development onboarding
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- 401(k)
- Flexible PTO + 11 paid holidays
- Earned remote flexibility and early-release Fridays
- Quarterly office events and company-wide incentive competitions
Career Path
Clear, merit-based advancement with separate recruiting and sales tracks:
- Recruiting Track: Recruiter → Senior Recruiter → Lead Recruiter → Recruiting Manager → Director of Recruiting → Managing Director → Regional Vice President
- Sales Track: Account Manager → Senior Account Manager → Director, Business Development → Regional Manager → National Account Manager → Managing Director → Regional Vice President
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Schiller Park, IL (on-site / local market)
- Employment type: Full-time
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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