Sales Account Executive - Chicago

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days Annual Vacation

11 Paid Holidays

Free gym membership

Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage

401K with company match

Hybrid & remote opportunity

Incentives

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Sales Account Executive in the Chicago area. You will hunt new business, manage the end-to-end sales process, and own relationships with clients and candidates from day one. The role offers a base salary with uncapped commissions and a structured path for professional growth.

You will build partnerships, conduct interviews, and mentor junior consultants while contributing to proposals and achieving sales targets in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the sales process and CRM.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify client needs and propose tailored solutions.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Adaptability to a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Hunt new business opportunities and generate leads.
• Manage the interview-to-close sales cycle.
• Oversee a portfolio of candidates and clients.
• Source and screen candidates using multiple online resources.
• Develop partnerships with clients and deliver recruiting solutions.
• Conduct in-person interviews to evaluate candidates.
• Mentor entry-level sales consultants.
• Contribute to proposals and pitches.
• Negotiate commercial terms of business and rates.

Skills

Sales process

Communication

Client needs

Sales targets

Adaptability

Job description

• Merit based promotions based on your individual results
• Competitive base + uncapped commission

About Our Client

This organization is a well-established business services provider with a strong presence in its sector. As a medium-sized company, it focuses on delivering innovative solutions to clients while fostering a professional and collaborative work environment. Michael Page is an industry leading global recruitment firm operating out 37 countries! What makes us different? At Michael Page, you will have the opportunity to run a 360 desk, owning all your client and candidate relationships starting from day one in the role. We provide our clients with targeted searches for selective candidates, partnering with them to find the best talent in the industry. We do not just find our client the right candidates, but we also provide them with market information and best recruitment practices based on our expertise. We provide this same service for our candidates! We strive to let our candidates know what we are seeing in the market, share best ways to approach their job search and directly connect them to our clients who are actively hiring. Michael Page isn't a place to simply have a job, this is the place to build a long last career. We will invest in your personal, professional and financial growth to set you up for a successful career!

Job Description

• Be responsible for "hunting" new business opportunities and lead generation
• Manage the process from interview through offer stage and close of sale
• Manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients, both existing and new
• Search, source, and screen potential candidates, utilizing multiple online resources
• Build close partnerships with clients and help their business grow by developing and delivering the best solutions for attracting candidates
• Conduct in-person interviews to thoroughly evaluate candidates
• Mentor and develop entry level sales consultants across the office
• Have an involvement in proposal process by developing and pitching proposals
• Negotiate Commercial Terms of business and rates
• Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Sales Account Executive should have:

• A strong understanding of the sales process and customer relationship management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to identify client needs and propose tailored solutions.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Uncapped Quarterly Commissions
• 20 Days Annual Vacation and 11 Paid Holidays
• Free gym membership
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage from day 1
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Hybrid & 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.