Sales Executive (2027 Graduate)

Engtal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Career progression

Uncapped commission

High performance culture

Ownership of market

Regular incentives

Social events

Company celebrations

Job summary

Engtal, a Chicago-based staffing firm, is seeking ambitious graduates to start a sales career in a fast-paced environment. You will build a specialist market, develop relationships with clients and candidates, and manage the recruitment process end-to-end, from initial outreach to offers.

You will receive industry-leading training from day one, with uncapped commission and a clear path for career progression as you own your market and drive results in a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Graduating Spring/Summer 2027 with intent to join full-time sales.
• Interest in building a career in sales and client development.
• Prior part-time, internship, or similar sales experience.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Willing to work in the Chicago office after graduation.
• Strong work ethic, ambitious mindset, and resilience.
• Degrees in Business, Marketing, or Entrepreneurship preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business and build client relationships via calls, email, LinkedIn, and events.
• Meet clients to understand hiring challenges and talent needs.
• Build personal brand and content to attract clients and candidates.
• Headhunt top professionals within your market.
• Screen candidates and conduct qualification calls.
• Manage interview process from submission to offer.
• Negotiate fees, salaries, and offers.
• Attend networking events and become a trusted market voice.
• Build and manage client and candidate network.

Skills

Interest in sales

Communication skills

Work ethic

Resilience

Ambition

Education

Business/Marketing/Entrepreneurship degree preferred

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.