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 & Field Marketing.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Sales Account Manager role with our confidential client in Mundelein, IL is a field-facing sales position focused on building customer relationships, representing national brands, and driving revenue through consultative selling. You will receive training and mentorship while you develop toward sales leadership.

• Build strong face-to-face relationships with customers and client contacts
• Represent leading brands and introduce customers to products and services
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions to drive sales
• Manage customer accounts and support client growth initiatives
• Work toward individual and team sales goals and KPIs
• Participate in daily training, team meetings, and ongoing leadership development
• Develop communication, negotiation, and business skills for long-term career growth
• Assume increasing responsibility and leadership opportunities as you demonstrate results

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What We’re Looking For

We hire driven, coachable people who want to build a career in sales and leadership. Prior sales experience is helpful but not required.

• Ambitious, goal-oriented, and competitive
• Confident and comfortable communicating with a wide range of people
• Coachable and eager to learn new sales skills and systems
• Strong team players with leadership potential and a professional attitude
• Organized with good time-management and follow-up skills
• Problem-solvers who take initiative and ownership
• Interest in sales, business, leadership, or entrepreneurship
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Experience in retail, hospitality, restaurants, customer service, athletics, or other people-focused roles is a plus

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base (Adzuna data): $49,875 per year — estimated (not guaranteed)
• Uncapped commissions, bonuses, and performance incentives; top performers may realize potential earnings of $1,000–$2,000+ per week depending on individual results (variable and not guaranteed)
• Paid training, coaching, and mentorship to accelerate your sales career
• Fast career advancement opportunities into leadership and management based on performance
• Leadership development, networking, and potential travel opportunities for top performers

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Location & Schedule

This position is based in Mundelein, IL. The role is primarily field/in-person and may require travel within assigned territories or to events. Typical employment is full-time; schedule details will be shared during the interview process.

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Why Work Through Careertakes

Careertakes is a third-party recruiting partner helping our confidential client source qualified, motivated sales talent. Applicants may be matched to other similar opportunities on the Careertakes platform. We help ensure a fair, transparent process and connect you with roles that support growth from entry-level sales into management.

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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.