Sales and Business Development Executive

Engtal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Career progression

Uncapped commissions

High-performance culture

Ownership of market

Incentives & events

Impactful work

Job summary

Engtal in Chicago is seeking Spring/Summer 2027 graduates to start a career in sales. In this fast-paced role you’ll build your own market, develop client and candidate relationships, and manage the recruitment process from start to finish.

You’ll receive industry-leading training from day one, have uncapped earning potential through commissions, and see a clear path for career progression within a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Graduating in Spring or Summer 2027.
• Genuine interest in building a career in sales.
• Some prior sales experience via part-time job, internship, or similar.
• GPA of 3.0+ preferred.
• Ability to work full-time from our Chicago office after graduation.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Competitive, ambitious, goal-oriented mindset.
• Confidence communicating with different types of people.
• Resilience and positive response to challenges.
• Business, Marketing or Entrepreneurship degrees preferred, but all backgrounds considered.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business and develop relationships with clients via calls, email, LinkedIn, and events.
• Meet with clients to understand businesses, hiring challenges, and talent needs.
• Build personal brand on social media and attract clients/candidates.
• Head-hunt high performing professionals within your market.
• Conduct candidate screening and qualification calls.
• Manage interview process from submission to offer.
• Negotiate fees, salaries, and employment offers.
• Attend and host networking events and become a trusted voice in your market.
• Build and manage your client and candidate networks.

Skills

Sales mindset

Communication skills

Networking

Resilience

Education

Business/Marketing/Entrepreneurship degree

Job description

Are you graduating in Spring or Summer 2027 and looking to begin a career in sales?

We are one of the fastest growing staffing firms in the U.S., and we're looking for ambitious graduates to join our Chicago team. In this fast paced, sales focused role, you'll build your own specialist market, develop relationships with clients and candidates, and manage the recruitment process from start to finish. You'll receive industry leading training from day one, uncapped earning potential, and a clear path for career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prospect for new business and develop relationships with clients through calls, email, LinkedIn, and networking events
• Meet with clients to understand their businesses, hiring challenges, and talent needs
• Build a strong personal brand through social media and create engaging content that attracts clients and candidates
• Headhunt high performing professionals within your specialist market
• Conduct candidate screening and qualification calls
• Manage the interview process from candidate submission through to offer
• Negotiate fees, salaries, and employment offers
• Attend and host networking events while becoming a trusted voice within your market
• Build and manage your own client and candidate network

What We're Looking For

• Graduating in Spring or Summer 2027
• A genuine interest in building a career in sales
• Some previous sales experience through a part-time job, internship, side hustle, or similar environment
• An expected GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Ability to work full time from our Chicago office after graduation
• A strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile
• A competitive, ambitious, and goal oriented mindset
• Confidence communicating with different types of people
• Resilience and the ability to respond positively to challenges and setbacks
• Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship degrees are preferred, but all degree backgrounds will be considered

What We Offer

• Industry leading training and ongoing professional development
• A clear and rapid path for career progression
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• An award winning, high performance culture
• The opportunity to take ownership of your own specialist market
• Regular incentives, social events, and company celebrations
• The chance to make a genuine impact within a fast-growing business

This is not a traditional 9-to-5 opportunity. You'll be challenged, developed, and expected to take ownership of your success. In return, you'll be given the training, support, and opportunity to build a high earning, long-term career.