Account Executive (Chicago)

WHO IS TALUTION GROUP?

Talution Group is a technology recruiting and staffing firm that provides direct-hire and project based talent solutions to companies that need to attract, hire, and retain talented people. We pride ourselves on the ability to engage passive talent in a competitive tech space and play an instrumental role in advancing their careers. While we serve an international client base, our mission for Talution is to be the Talent solution for our clients.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're adding a team member to join our growing troop of experts. You will report to and work alongside the team’s Vice President of Sales. Through hands-on training with our VP and experienced team members, you will learn how to qualify and place highly sought-after professionals in the technology industry. You will become a subject matter expert on the most desired tech roles and deliver top-notch talent to our clients.

Are you passionate about working with a wide variety of clients ranging from boutique technology firms to global financial service firms?

Are you interested in supporting fast-paced SMB clients that push cutting edge technology forward?

Do you have a willingness to understand our clients’ needs and reflect their values by creating a positive interview process? Do you have a desire to manage and grow accounts?

The Talution Group team is very diligent when qualifying prospective candidates by fully understanding our client’s needs and ensuring Talution Consultants are supported during each phase of the process from the interview to wrapping up a client engagement. We build meaningful and lasting relationships with our clients and consultants.

OUR EXPECTATIONS:

Work alongside your manager in order to gain a firm understanding of the full life cycle recruitment process

Identify, source, and reach out to candidates that meet client requirements by leveraging provided resources

Qualify candidate competencies in reference to the position description and insights provided from the client

Ensure prospective candidate-culture fit and core values by asking behavioral-based screening questions

Research our clients to understand the competitive landscape and pitch them to candidates

Actively participate during training sessions and tutorials given by our team’s various subject matter experts

Collaborate with client account managers in order to learn the intangible qualities a hiring manager desires

Collaborate with the sourcing and research team to learn best practices for identifying a challenging

Nurture relationships with placed consultants as well as manage expectations and performance

Uncover business leads by gathering market intel via candidate activity and other available sources

YOUR CREDS:

2+ years of staffing sales or applicable sales experience

Demonstrated success in a customer-centric environment

High sense of urgency and self-confidence while working in a results-oriented environment

Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and on a team

Competitive, self-motivated work ethic

YOUR GROWTH at TALUTION GROUP:

Within 1 month you’ll:

Be fully on-boarded to our various systems and tools.

Sit-in with experienced team members to learn the ropes of our business.

Watch relevant training videos that cover various technologies, systems and recruitment strategies.

Within 3 months you’ll:

Have learned how to track your activity through Bullhorn and manage your metrics in Bullhorn Analytics.

Contribute to the recruiting team’s goals utilizing different tools and strategies you learned.

Have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to recruit on your own using best practices.

Within 6 months you’ll:

Have the knowledge and training to understand market trends in the tech space and use this to target top talent and maintain a ‘bench’ of opportunistic candidates.

Be strategically exposed and have the confidence to run a ‘full-desk.’

Build a network presence through our partnerships and sponsored events, helping to grow your influence over our target market.

OUR PERKS:

Competitive base salary + commission!

Complete tech recruitment training and a “Do What’s Right” mentality!

We provide opportunities to expand your depth of knowledge and scope of responsibility!

We foster an environment of flexibility and work-life balance!

Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, PTO, onsite gym and more!

Our rockstar employees have significant tenure the staffing industry!

We have an established client base with more jobs than we can fill with the current team!

Casual work environment - no suits required!

Leadership’s commitment to personal and professional growth is a top priority!

We strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ community, veterans and active-duty military, parents, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds to apply. We believe in the power of teams that draw from diverse backgrounds.

**We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.**

Talution Group, a member of the Objective Partners family of specialized talent solution providers, uses AI-assisted tools, including Alex by Apriora, to support our recruiting process. These tools may review application materials and analyze interview responses to provide insights about a candidate's experience and qualifications. AI output informs our recruiters; decisions about whether to advance or present a candidate are made by people. Learn more about our use of AI, including how to request an accommodation: