Entry-Level Sales & Tech Recruiter

Motion Recruitment; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary $50,000

Placement bonus for first 10 hires

Senior promotion after 10 placements

Award-winning training program

Mentorship from leaders

401(k) with company match

HSA / FSA options

Paid time off

Job summary

Motion Recruitment, a Kelly Company, invites you to launch a career in technology recruiting and sales from Chicago. This entry‑level full‑desk recruiter role combines recruiting and business development, with hands‑on mentorship and structured onboarding. Based at 100 S.

Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60606, you will work in the office four days a week with one day remote. You don't need prior recruiting experience to succeed, and you will gain skills in relationships, negotiation, and candidate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or graduating soon) required or equivalent experience in BD or Sales.

Responsibilities

• Learn to manage both recruiting and sales sides of the business.
• Build relationships with technology professionals and business leaders.
• Identify and recruit top talent for exciting career opportunities.
• Develop client partnerships through business development and networking.
• Match candidates with companies where they can thrive.
• Guide candidates and clients through the interview and hiring process.
• Attend networking events and learn from mentors in hands‑on coaching.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Goal oriented

Coachable

Education

Bachelor's degree or graduating soon

1-2 years in Business Development or Sales

Job description

Launch Your Career in Sales, Recruiting & Business Development

Looking for more than just your first job? At Motion Recruitment, a Kelly Company, you'll receive hands‑on training, mentorship, and the opportunity to build a rewarding career in technology recruiting and sales.

As an Entry‑Level Full‑Desk Tech Recruiter, you'll learn how to connect top technology professionals with leading companies while building lasting client relationships. You'll develop valuable sales, recruiting, negotiation, and business development skills that will set you up for long‑term success.

This position will be based in Chicago (100 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 210, Chicago, IL 60606) with opportunities available across North America. You will be required to work in the office 4 days a week and 1 day remote. You do NOT need previous recruiting experience to be successful here.

What You'll Do

You'll learn to manage both the recruiting and sales sides of the business. Every day is different, and you'll gain experience in:

• Building relationships with technology professionals and business leaders.
• Identifying and recruiting top talent for exciting career opportunities.
• Developing new client partnerships through business development and networking.
• Matching candidates with companies where they can thrive.
• Guiding candidates and clients through the interview and hiring process.
• Attending networking events, including our Tech in Motion community events.
• Learning from experienced recruiters and sales leaders through hands‑on coaching and mentorship.
• Growing your own book of business with the support of an experienced local team.

Why Start Your Career at Motion?

We invest in early‑career professionals and provide the tools, coaching, and support you need to succeed.

What We Offer

• Starting salary: $50,000 annually
• Performance-based bonus: $750 placement bonus for each of your first 10 placements. Once you hit that milestone, you promote to Senior Full Desk Recruiter at $55,000 base salary with commission added — and from there, earning potential is uncapped. Most people hit Senior Recruiter within 12 months.
• Structured onboarding and award‑winning training program
• Access to more than 150 recruiting, sales, and professional development courses
• Dedicated one‑on‑one mentorship from experienced leaders
• Clearly defined career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, energetic, team‑oriented culture
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid parental leave
• Volunteer and community service time
• Employee discount programs

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for recent graduates and early‑career professionals who are:

• Motivated to build a career in sales, recruiting, or business development
• Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships
• Competitive, driven, and goal‑oriented
• Curious, coachable, and eager to learnOrganized and able to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven environment
• Passionate about helping people find meaningful careers

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or graduating soon) is required OR 1-2 years in Business Development or Sales.
• Internship, campus leadership, athletics, customer service, retail, hospitality, fundraising, or sales experience is a plus—but not required
• Military experience is also highly valued

Why Motion Recruitment?

Since 1989, Motion Recruitment, a Kelly Company, has grown into one of North America's leading technology talent solutions firms. We help innovative companies hire exceptional talent through permanent placement, contract staffing, MSP programs, and outsourced recruiting solutions.

When you join Motion, you're not just starting a job—you're launching a career with a company committed to developing future sales and recruiting leaders.