Senior Account Executive

System One; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Uncapped commissions

Bonus opportunities

Medical/dental/vision plans

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

System One is seeking a Senior Account Executive in Des Plaines, IL to drive new business and manage strategic client relationships. The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work under a hybrid model, offering a negotiated base salary plus uncapped commissions on a tiered structure.

You will lead business development efforts, qualify opportunities, and oversee a team of recruiters while advancing into business development roles.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of staffing sales, account management, or business development experience at an agency level.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, goal orientation, ambition, competitiveness, and self-motivation.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute new business strategies to acquire clients locally and nationally.
• Build and maintain relationships with potential and active clients to grow revenue and profit.
• Lead and train recruiters to support client accounts and promote team advancement.

Skills

Business Development

Account Management

Sales

Leadership

Job description

Job Title: Senior Account Executive
Location: Des Plaines, IL
Compensation: Negotiated base salary plus uncapped commission on tiered structure
Work Model: Hybrid - onsite and remote

Senior Account Executive
System One helps organizations execute their complex, mission-critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.

The benefits of joining the System One team include:

• Growth potential with defined career paths to advancement
• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions for unlimited earning potential
• Bonus opportunities
• Medical/dental/vision plans, paid holidays, and vacation time
• Flexible PTO

System One is currently seeking motivated, competitive, and ambitious individuals who are looking to build a long-term career in a sales driven environment. As a Traditional Account Executive, you will be part of the Contract Division, responsible for establishing new business to maximize revenue and profits. You will also manage and train junior level recruiters to deliver for your clients, as well as groom and promote them into business development roles.

Responsibilities

• Business Development:
  • Create and execute strategies to identify potential new clients using aggressive marketing and lead generation techniques
  • Generate leads, make cold calls, and set meetings to establish new business both locally and nationally
  • Build and maintain relationships with potential and active clients to effectively grow your business
  • Qualify and negotiate job orders and contracts with potential clients
  • Develop a community presence by networking with local leaders and associations
• Management:
  • Develop a team of recruiters and hold them accountable for setting and hitting their goals with activity metrics
  • Work closely with teammates to identify, assess, and service current and new accounts
  • Promote team and help them advance in their career

Requirements

• 1+ year/s of experience working in staffing sales, account management, or business development at an agency level
• Must be enthusiastic, goal-oriented, ambitious, competitive, and self-motivated
• Great organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritize
• Confident in making decisions, taking direction, and executing a plan
• Professional presentation and ability to interface with clients
• Experience managing a team a plus

Ref: #682-Tech Chicago