Executive Search Associate

Systems Research Inc. (SRI); Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Research Inc. (SRI) in Schaumburg, IL is seeking an Entry-Level Sales & Recruiting Consultant to help companies hire great talent and to develop a rewarding career with performance-based growth.

You will identify talented professionals, build relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and learn consultative sales and business development strategies. Training is provided, with mentorship from industry professionals and exposure to executives nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 0 to 3 years of professional experience is common.
• Internship, leadership, sales, athletics, customer service, or campus involvement experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and connecting with talented professionals.
• Building relationships with candidates and hiring managers.
• Learning consultative sales and business development strategies.
• Conducting interviews and candidate assessments.
• Managing recruiting projects from start to finish.
• Networking with professionals across multiple industries.
• Helping companies solve critical hiring challenges.

Skills

Competitive & goal‑oriented

Motivated & coachable

Comfortable talking to new people

Driven to succeed professionally

Organized & detail‑oriented

Resilient & persistent

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Launch Your Career with Unlimited Growth Potential

Looking for more than just a job?

At Systems Research Inc. (SRI), we help companies hire great talent while helping professionals build rewarding careers. We're seeking ambitious, motivated individuals looking to accelerate their professional growth, develop highly valuable business skills, and earn based on performance.

Whether you're a recent graduate or have a few years of professional experience, we'll provide the training, mentorship, and support needed to help you succeed.

What You'll Gain

• Professional sales and recruiting training
• One-on-one mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Exposure to executives and business leaders nationwide
• Uncapped earning potential
• Clear career advancement opportunities
• Real responsibility from day one
• Skills that will benefit your entire career

What You'll Do

As an Entry-Level Sales & Recruiting Consultant, you'll work with companies and candidates to help make successful hiring decisions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying and connecting with talented professionals
• Building relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Learning consultative sales and business development strategies
• Conducting interviews and candidate assessments
• Managing recruiting projects from start to finish
• Networking with professionals across multiple industries
• Helping companies solve critical hiring challenges

Every day is different. You'll learn how businesses operate, how hiring decisions are made, and how to influence outcomes through strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Who We're Looking For

We're less concerned about your previous experience and more interested in your potential.

You may be a fit if you are:

• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Highly motivated and coachable
• Comfortable talking to new people
• Driven to succeed professionally and financially
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Resilient and persistent

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 0 to 3 years of professional experience
• Internship, leadership, sales, athletics, customer service, or campus involvement experience is a plus

Many professionals join SRI with little or no recruiting experience.

Our training program is designed to help you develop into a top-performing recruiter, business development professional, account manager, or future leader within the organization.

Your career growth is determined by your performance, initiative, and commitment to improvement.

About SRI

Systems Research Inc. (SRI) is a specialized executive search and staffing firm headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois. We partner with companies across engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, life sciences, technology, and other growth industries to identify and recruit exceptional talent.

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you're ambitious, motivated, and looking for a career where your effort directly impacts your income, advancement, and long-term success, we'd love to hear from you.