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Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High base salary

Uncapped quarterly commissions

20 days vacation, 7.5 sick days, 11hol

Free gym membership

Maternity and paternity leave

Medical / Dental / Vision coverage

401K with company match

Flexible remote work

Job summary

Michael Page in Chicago is seeking a motivated sales professional to drive growth by identifying new business opportunities and building strong client and candidate relationships in the staffing industry. You will own the recruitment process end-to-end, from prospecting to placement, with a focus on long-term partnerships.

The role offers a high base salary with uncapped quarterly commissions and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience prospecting and developing new business.
• Proven ability to close deals and deliver against targets.
• A BA or BS degree, or equivalent experience.
• Coachable, adaptable approach and genuine curiosity about people and business.

Responsibilities

• Own the full 360° recruitment cycle, from new business development and candidate headhunting through offer negotiation and placement.
• Hunt and win new business, identifying prospective clients, generating leads, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Build and manage your own portfolio of clients and candidates, developing both new and existing accounts.
• Headhunt, source, screen, and qualify top passive talent through targeted outreach and market mapping.
• Partner directly with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored talent solutions that support business growth.
• Lead candidate interviews and qualification calls to evaluate experience, motivations, compensation, and overall fit.
• Manage the entire interview process, including interview preparation, feedback, offer strategy, negotiation, and closing.
• Develop and pitch client proposals, demonstrating market expertise and the value of Michael Page's recruitment solutions.
• Negotiate commercial terms, fees, and rates while protecting and growing account profitability.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, sharing best practices across business development, candidate management, and closing.

Skills

New business development

Closing deals

Targets achievement

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a motivated sales professional to join our team in Chicago! This role focuses on driving growth by identifying new business opportunities and building strong client and candidate relationships in the staffing industry.

Why MP?

Michael Page connects top talent with opportunities where they can thrive while helping businesses secure the people they need to grow. With 6,000+ employees across 34 countries and 50 years of recruitment expertise, we've built our reputation on deep market knowledge, long-term partnerships, and becoming a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates.

In Chicago, our consultants specialize across Construction, Manufacturing, and Accounting & Finance, allowing you to become a true expert in your market. You're not simply filling jobs - you're building a book of business, headhunting top talent, advising clients, negotiating deals, and owning the recruitment process from start to finish.

We're a highly performance-driven and transparent business, so you always know what success looks like and where you stand. With structured training, modern tools, direct mentorship from experienced leaders, and a clear path for progression, Michael Page gives you the platform to build your own market, grow your earnings, and accelerate your career from day one.

Description

• Own the full 360° recruitment cycle, from new business development and candidate headhunting through offer negotiation and placement.
• Hunt and win new business, identifying prospective clients, generating leads, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Build and manage your own portfolio of clients and candidates, developing both new and existing accounts.
• Headhunt, source, screen, and qualify top passive talent through targeted outreach and market mapping.
• Partner directly with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored talent solutions that support business growth.
• Lead candidate interviews and qualification calls to evaluate experience, motivations, compensation, and overall fit.
• Manage the entire interview process, including interview preparation, feedback, offer strategy, negotiation, and closing.
• Develop and pitch client proposals, demonstrating market expertise and the value of Michael Page's recruitment solutions.
• Negotiate commercial terms, fees, and rates while protecting and growing account profitability.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, sharing best practices across business development, candidate management, and closing.

Profile

• Experience prospecting and developing new business.
• A proven ability to close deals and deliver against targets.
• A track record of meeting or exceeding objectives.
• Motivation to build a long‑term career in sales and recruitment.
• A BA or BS degree, or equivalent experience.
• A coachable, adaptable approach and a genuine curiosity about people and business.

Job Offer

• High Base Salary That Continuously Increases
• Uncapped Quarterly Commissions
• 20 Days Annual Vacation, 7.5 Sick Days and 11 Paid Holidays
• Free gym membership
• Maternity and Paternity leave
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Work Environment with remote opportunity
• Additional Office and Team based incentives
  

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.