Business Development / Account Manager

CFS; Villa Park (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Health Savings (HSA)

Dependent Care

Commuter benefits

4 weeks PTO + paid holidays

Hybrid schedule after training

Job summary

CFS in Oak Brook, IL is seeking a driven Business Development / Account Manager in a hybrid role. You will own the full sales cycle, build relationships with HR, finance, and accounting leaders, and expand your book of business while earning uncapped commissions.

Expect a competitive base salary plus commission, ESOP participation, and comprehensive benefits. This is a client-facing role designed to cultivate long-term partnerships and growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in sales, business development, account management or client-facing roles.
• Ability to prospect, build relationships, and develop new business.
• Strong communication and consultative selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow a pipeline through outbound sales, prospecting, and cold calling.
• Develop new business by connecting with decision-makers and uncovering hiring needs.
• Sell staffing and recruiting services to HR, finance, and accounting leaders.
• Manage full sales process—from outreach to closing deals and expanding accounts.
• Strengthen relationships post-placement to drive repeat business.
• Stay connected with clients via phone, email, video, and in-person meetings.
• Serve as trusted advisor understanding client needs and delivering solutions.

Skills

2+ years sales experience

Cold calling

Relationship-building

Strong communication

Goal-oriented

Job description

Business Development / Account Manager (Sales)

Sales Rep | Account Executive | Business Development | Relationship-Based Sales | Uncapped Commission

CFS is seeking a driven, client-facing Business Development / Account Manager in Oak Brook. If you’re energized by building relationships, developing new business, and growing accounts, this is a high-impact sales role with unlimited earning potential.

This is a true relationship-focused sales position—you’ll develop new clients, earn their trust, and become their go-to partner for staffing and recruiting solutions. You’ll sell directly to HR, finance, and accounting leaders, helping them solve hiring challenges while you grow your own book of business.

From the first conversation to long-term account management, you’ll own the entire sales cycle and continue to strengthen client relationships long after placements are made.

What You’ll Do

• Build and grow a pipeline through outbound sales, prospecting, and cold calling
• Develop new business by connecting with decision-makers and uncovering hiring needs
• Use a consultative approach to sell staffing and recruiting services to accounting, finance, and HR leaders
• Manage the full sales process—from initial outreach to closing deals and expanding accounts
• Strengthen relationships post-placement to drive repeat business and long-term partnerships
• Stay connected with clients through phone, email, video, and in-person meetings
• Become a trusted advisor who understands client needs and delivers solutions

Why Sales Professionals Thrive Here

• 100% employee-owned (ESOP) – build wealth while you build your client base
• Uncapped commission – your income grows with every relationship you develop
• Competitive base salary + commission
• Hands-on training and ongoing sales development and coaching
• Advancement path into senior sales or leadership roles
• A culture that supports independence, accountability, and strong performance
• National company with a close-knit, team-first environment

What You Bring

• 2+ years of experience in sales, business development, account management, recruiting, or other client-facing roles
• Confidence in cold calling, prospecting, and relationship-building conversations
• Strong communication skills—you know how to connect, influence, and earn trust
• A natural ability to develop and maintain long-term client relationships
• Motivation to hit goals, close deals, and grow your income
• A proactive mindset—you don’t wait for opportunities, you create them

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary + uncapped commission (typical earnings $70,000–$100,000+)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – share in company success
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA), Health Savings (HSA), Dependent Care, commuter benefits
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays
• Hybrid schedule after initial training and on-boarding

CFS Core Values

Integrity

• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Positive Mindset
• Discipline & Hard Work

CFS Vision

Grow

• Have Fun
• Make Money
• Provide Opportunities to People

Keywords

Sales Jobs | Account Executive | Business Development Representative (BDR) | Sales Representative | Inside Sales | Outside Sales | B2B Sales | Cold Calling | Commission Sales | Relationship Manager | Account Manager | Hiring Sales Roles | Entry-Level Sales | Recruiting Sales

Chicago