Sales & Recruiting Consultant (Entry-Level) (Schaumburg)
This entry-level Sales & Recruiting Consultant role at Confidential Client involves developing new business opportunities and recruiting professional candidates across the U.S. The position focuses on building client relationships, conducting outbound outreach, and supporting staffing engagements while receiving formal training and mentorship in B2B sales and recruiting within a high-performance team 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.
What You’ll Do
- Prospect and develop new business opportunities with companies across the United States
- Conduct outbound business development via phone, email, and LinkedIn
- Build and maintain relationships with hiring managers, executives, and business leaders
- Recruit, interview, and qualify professional candidates for open roles
- Support executive search, direct-hire, and contract staffing engagements
- Learn consultative B2B sales, negotiation, and account management skills
- Meet weekly and monthly performance goals tied to client acquisition and recruiting activity
What We’re Looking For
- 0–3 years of professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Competitive, goal-oriented mindset
- Comfortable making outbound calls and driving business development
- Coachable, accountable, and strong work ethic
- Interest in sales, recruiting, business development, or entrepreneurship
Ideal Backgrounds
- Business, Sales, or Marketing majors
- Entrepreneurship, Finance, or Communications experience
- Former collegiate athletes, student leaders, or candidates with internship experience in sales/recruiting/customer-facing roles
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary (estimated $79,107/year) plus uncapped commission and performance incentives
- Formal training in B2B sales, recruiting, and business development
- Mentorship from leadership and clear career advancement opportunities
- High-performance, team-oriented culture focused on measurable growth and earning potential
Location & Employment Type
- In-office — Schaumburg, IL
- 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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