Senior Account Executive, IT Staffing | Chicago
Job Description
Sr. Account Executive – IT Staffing | Chicago, IL
Hiring for a senior account executive with 3+ years new business development in IT Staffing. Join a 30-year-old IT staffing firm with an exceptional reputation and a small, high-impact team where your success directly fuels growth.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives on the hunt, loves building new client relationships, and wants to make a tangible impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Drive new business development across the Chicago market — prospecting, pitching, and closing clients
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Partner with an experienced Recruiter to ensure successful fulfillment of client needs
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Leverage personal and company networks to connect with key decision-makers, including C-level executives
What You Bring
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3+ years of IT staffing sales experience with a focus on contract/consulting
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Proven ability to independently land and grow accounts
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Strong communication, negotiation skills, and a consultative sales approach
What You’ll Get
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Access to a tenured Recruiting team focused on filling your roles quickly
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Uncapped commission plan with significant earning potential
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Generous PTO and a culture that supports work/life balance
- $80-120K + commission.
Job Number 7016
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Additional Information
MeeDerby is an executive search firm uniquely dedicated to serving the staffing industry. For nearly three decades, we've helped thousands of executives, managers, senior sales and senior recruiters who have worked in staffing find their place in this robust industry. You spend your days helping people find the perfect job. Don’t you deserve a partner who can do the same for you? Leverage our hard-won connections to take the next step in your staffing career.
Meet Your Recruiter
Lauren Fenech
Recruiter
Lauren Fenech comes to MeeDerby with 3 years of experience in executive placement, has conducted over 2,000 professional candidate interviews, and is proud to have placed multiple women into leadership positions. Lauren previously worked as an account executive in employee benefits for five years, where she handled all things health insurance and helped organizations streamline their benefit processes through technology. She focuses on staffing Commercial Branch Managers, Business Development Managers and Recruiters in the Staffing Industry. Lauren obtained her bachelor’s degree in human resources from Grand Valley State University. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys adventures with her family. She enjoys making memories through travel, cooking, music, staying active, spending time outside, and catching a football game. Lauren is dedicated and passionate about staying in a positive mindset. She enjoys inner ‘soul work’ through the practices of breathwork and meditation.
