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, PR, Advertising & Marketing.

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

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About the role

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Tech Startup Associate to work directly with founders and early-stage teams. This is a hybrid-remote, full-time role based in Hoffman Estates, IL. You'll get hands-on responsibility from week one, learn to use AI tools in daily work, and support clients across naming, domain selection, and go-to-market activities.

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What you’ll do

• Work with founders and startup teams to identify strong brand names and available domains
• Guide prospects through initial conversations to close and onboard customers
• Manage and grow a book of client relationships over time
• Collaborate across sales, marketing, and partnerships to support product launches and customer success
• Use AI tools daily to research, write, and speed up deliverables

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Why this job

• A real start. No prior experience required — training provided and real responsibility early on.
• Room to grow. The business is scaling and promotes internally.
• Startup environment. Fast-paced teams, direct access to leadership, and minimal red tape.
• Learn AI at work. You’ll build practical AI skills that are in demand across tech and marketing roles.

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What you need

• Bachelor’s degree (business, marketing, communications, entrepreneurship, or any major)
• 0–2 years of experience — recent graduates and internship experience encouraged
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter who thrives on variety and learns quickly
• Interest in startups, technology, and AI

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

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Compensation & location

• Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
• Work location: Hybrid remote — position based in Hoffman Estates, IL (on-site days as required by the client)

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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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