Sales Executive (2027 Graduate Program)
Engtal
Chicago, ILFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- SalesRecruitingNetworkingSocial mediaSpring
- Nice to have
- Marketing
- Work
- On-site in Chicago
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Sales90%Recruiting10%Social media10%of 21 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 11, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
- Fast-paced, sales-focused role for ambitious graduates.
- Build your own specialist market, develop relationships, and manage the recruitment process.
- Opportunity to begin a career in sales.
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.