Account Executive - Entry Level

Peterson Technology Partners; Park Ridge (IL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission opportunities

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Exposure to IT Staffing, IT Consulting

Digital Transformation and Technology

Job summary

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is looking for ambitious recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to build a career in Business Development and Technology Sales in Park Ridge, IL.

You’ll receive hands-on training and coaching from experienced sales professionals while learning how to prospect, build client relationships, generate new business, and manage the sales cycle.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or professional with 0–3 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; all majors welcome.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive, motivated, and results-oriented.
• Highly coachable with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable making calls, networking, and engaging with business professionals.
• Able to work 40 hours per week in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and generate new business opportunities.
• Use tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and other sales technologies.
• Connect with hiring managers, executives, and business leaders.
• Schedule and participate in client meetings, networking events, lunches, and business meetings.
• Learn and support the complete sales cycle from prospecting through closing.
• Work closely with Account Managers, Senior Account Managers, and Client Partners.
• Build relationships and develop your own sales pipeline.
• Progress toward owning your own territory and book of business.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Coachable

Networking

Sales mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

All majors welcome

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

ZoomInfo

Job description

Location: Park Ridge, IL | Hybrid - 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote

Launch Your Sales Career at PTP

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is looking for ambitious recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to build a career in Business Development and Technology Sales.

You’ll receive hands-on training and coaching from experienced sales professionals while learning how to prospect, build client relationships, generate new business, and manage the sales cycle.

What You'll Do

• Prospect and generate new business opportunities
• Use tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and other sales technologies
• Connect with hiring managers, executives, and business leaders
• Schedule and participate in client meetings, networking events, lunches, and business meetings
• Learn and support the complete sales cycle from prospecting through closing
• Work closely with Account Managers, Senior Account Managers, and Client Partners
• Build relationships and develop your own sales pipeline
• Progress toward owning your own territory and book of business

What We're Looking For

• Recent graduate or professional with 0–3 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred; all majors welcome
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive, motivated, and results-oriented
• Highly coachable with a willingness to learn
• Comfortable making calls, networking, and engaging with business professionals
• Able to work 40 hours per week in a hybrid environment

Why PTP?

• Structured sales training and mentorship
• Learn directly from experienced sales leaders
• Commission opportunities
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Exposure to IT Staffing, IT Consulting, AI Solutions, Digital Transformation, and Technology Services
• Clear career path:

About the Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has operated as a trusted IT staffing, consulting, and technology solutions organization. Based in Park Ridge, IL, our team of 500+ employees and consultants helps organizations solve complex business challenges and connect with exceptional technology talent.

PTP provides solutions across IT Staffing, IT Consulting, AI Solutions, Digital Transformation, Project Services, and Technology Services.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience

As an AI-First organization, PTP uses AI-assisted tools through our proprietary Pete & Gabi platform, including AI recruiter Rebecca, to support portions of the hiring process.

These tools may assist with recorded video interviews, transcription, candidate response summaries, job-related insights, communication, and scheduling.

AI does not make hiring decisions. All final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters, hiring managers, and client partners.

AI tools do not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical characteristics. Candidates may request a non-AI interview process at any time.

Candidate Rights

Candidates may:

• Request a non-AI interview process
• Ask how their information is being used
• Request access to interview transcripts or recordings
• Request deletion of AI-recorded interview content
• Receive clear and timely communication throughout the hiring process

Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.