Senior Account Executive, IT Staffing | Chicago

Chicago, IL 60007

Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Account Executive Job Number: 7016 Is this job hybrid?:

Job Description


Sr. Account Executive, IT Staffing - Chicago, IL

We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Account Executive to join our client, a 30-year old IT staffing firm with an exceptional reputation in the marketplace.  This role is perfect for an individual who enjoys the thrill of business development, has a proven track record of success, and is ready to contribute to the growth of a small yet high-impact organization.

What you’ll do:

  • Identify and target potential clients within the Chicago region for new business development opportunities.

  • Conduct market research and stay abreast of industry trends to capitalize on new business prospects.

  • Collaborate with an experienced recruiting lead to ensure successful fulfillment of staffing needs.

  • Leverage personal and company networks to establish connections with C-level executives.

  • Attend regular stand-up meetings, demonstrating a collaborative and proactive approach.

What you need:

  • 4-10 years of successful business development experience specifically within IT staffing.

  • Strong understanding of the staffing industry, with a focus on contract and consulting business.

  • Proven track record of independently landing and growing key accounts.

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

  • Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

  • Previous experience in a consulting sales approach is highly advantageous.


What you’ll get:

  • A tenured, experienced Recruiting team to focus on fulfilling your reqs.

  • Uncapped commission plan.

  • Generous PTO and work/life balance.

  • The ability to contribute directly to the growth of the organization.


If you are a hunter and loves to eat what you kill, we want to hear from you!

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

Kamille Chilcutt
Executive Recruiter

Kamille has over a decade of experience in the staffing industry. She comes to MeeDerby having spent most of her career working in temporary staffing and most recently as an Area Manager with LSI Staffing in the Kansas City market. Kamille has experience recruiting across multiple verticals including industrial, accounting and finance, and office/administrative. She focuses on staffing Commercial Branch Managers, Business Development Managers and Recruiters in the Staffing Industry. Kamille is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University – Go Bearcats!

Kamille is a mother and wife, residing in Liberty, Missouri. In addition to helping Staffing Industry Professionals find their next career role, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, knitting, playing with her dogs – Sunny and River, and catching a KC Chiefs game or KC Current match!

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