Sales Account Executive | Chicago, IL
About Our Client
Michael Page is an industry leading global recruitment firm operating out 37 countries!
What makes us different? At Michael Page, you will have the opportunity to run a 360 desk, owning all your client and candidate relationships starting from day one in the role.
We provide our clients with targeted searches for selective candidates, partnering with them to find the best talent in the industry. We do not just find our client the right candidates, but we also provide them with market information and best recruitment practices based on our expertise.
We provide this same service for our candidates! We strive to let our candidates know what we are seeing in the market, share best ways to approach their job search and directly connect them to our clients who are actively hiring.
Michael Page isn't a place to simply have a job, this is the place to build a long last career. We will invest in your personal, professional and financial growth to set you up for a successful career!
Job Description
Working as a Sales Account Executive at Michael Page, you will own a role which is varied, stimulating and challenging on a daily basis. This career will further develop your interpersonal and commercial skills, giving you real opportunity for personal and professional growth.
As a Sales Account Executive- Be responsible for "hunting" new business opportunities and lead generation
- Manage the process from interview through offer stage and close of sale
- Manage your own portfolio of candidates and clients, both existing and new
- Search, source, and screen potential candidates, utilizing multiple online resources
- Build close partnerships with clients and help their business grow by developing and delivering the best solutions for attracting candidates
- Conduct in-person interviews to thoroughly evaluate candidates
- Mentor and develop entry level sales consultants across the office
- Have an involvement in proposal process by developing and pitching proposals
- Negotiate Commercial Terms of business and rates
Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The Successful Applicant
Being an industry leader is not easily achieved, so we need the best and brightest sales and recruitment professionals who are ready to bring the energy, passion and determination it will take to maintain this reputation.
Our ideal candidate will be:
- Adaptable - You are adaptable and thrive in new situations where you can think on your feet.
- Coachable and Curious - You are coachable, able to implement feedback, and dedicated to continuous self-improvement.
- Excellent written communication, articulate as well as a strong note-taker and listener
- 1+ years of experience in a recruitment or business development role
- Prospecting experience is required
- Familiarity with Salesforce and sales tools (Zoominfo, LinkedIn recruiter, job boards etc.)
- A positive attitude and desire to win. You thrive on challenges and have a proven history of consistently achieving quotas or objectives.
- Driven by a desire to achieve meaningful and measurable results, develop as a sales professional
- BA/BS degree or equivalent
What's on Offer
Since we hire the best, we offer the best. Compensation and benefits include:
- High Base Salary That Continuously Increases
- Uncapped Quarterly Commissions
- 20 Days Annual Vacation, 5 Sick Days and 11 Paid Holidays
- Free gym membership
- Partnership with Lyra to provide employees with mental health support
- Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage from day 1
- 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Work Environment with remote opportunity
- Additional Office and Team based incentives