Sales Executive (2027 Graduate Program)

Engtal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Uncapped commission

Career progression

Team incentives & events

Job summary

Engtal, based in Chicago, is seeking graduates for a fast-paced, sales-focused role where you will build your own specialist market, develop client and candidate relationships, and manage recruitment end-to-end.

You will receive industry-leading training from day one, uncapped earning potential, and a clear path for career progression. The role requires you to work full-time in our Chicago office after graduation and to demonstrate a strong work ethic, resilience, and a goal-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Graduating Spring or Summer 2027.
• Business, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship degrees are preferred, but all degree backgrounds will be considered.
• Willing to work full time in the Chicago office after graduation.
• Some previous sales experience through part‑time job, internship, or similar environment.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Head hunt 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.

Skills

Interest in sales

Communication skills

Networking

Resilience

Goal-oriented

Work ethic

Education

Business degree

Marketing degree

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.