Sales Executive (2027 Graduate)

Engtal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading training

Clear career progression

Base salary + uncapped commission

High-performance culture

Own your specialist market

Regular incentives and events

Job summary

Engtal in Chicago is seeking graduates to join a fast-paced, sales-focused role. You will build your specialist market, develop client and candidate relationships, and manage the recruitment process end-to-end.

You’ll receive industry-leading training from day one, with uncapped commissions and a clear path for rapid career progression in a high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Graduating in Spring or Summer 2027.
• Genuine interest in building a career in sales.
• Some sales experience through part-time job, internship, or side hustle.
• GPA 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Ability to work full-time from Chicago office after graduation.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Competitive, ambitious, and goal-oriented mindset.
• Confidence communicating with different types of people.
• Resilience and positive response to challenges.

Responsibilities

• Prospect for new business and develop client relationships via calls, email, LinkedIn, and networking events.
• Meet with clients to understand their hiring needs and challenges.
• Build personal brand through social media and create content to attract clients and candidates.
• Headhunt high-performing professionals within the market.
• Screen candidates and conduct qualification calls.
• Manage interview process from submission to offer.
• Negotiate fees, salaries, and offers.
• Attend and host networking events to establish market presence.
• Build and manage your own client and candidate network.

Education

Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship degrees preferred

Any degree background

Tools

LinkedIn

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.