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Entry Level Sales Representative

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD100,000 - USD130,000 per year View Job Description
We are hiring for our 2027 Sales Class! If you're ambitious and looking for a place where you can learn, grow, and launch a career in sales, this is the opportunity for you. Michael Page offers hands-on training, mentorship, and unlimited growth opportunities for driven individuals ready to make an impact.
  • Sales-driven 360-degree recruitment role
  • Opportunity to build and manage a portfolio of clients

About Our Client

Michael Page connects people with roles where they can do their best and helps businesses find the talent they need to grow. With about 6,000 plus people across 34 countries, we've been doing this for 50 years, building deep expertise, long-term relationships and a reputation of our customer's trust. In Chicago, our consultants specialize in Construction, Accounting & Finance, and Manufacturing & Engineering. That focus means you work closely with clients and candidates who see you as a trusted partner, not just a recruiter. We're a performance‑driven business with clear goals and transparency. You can easily see what success looks like, track your progress, and build a career with momentum. With structured training, modern tools and support from experienced leaders, you'll be set up to succeed from day one.

Job Description

  • Build and take ownership of a portfolio of clients.
  • Win new business through targeted outreach and lead generation across your area.
  • Own the recruitment process from first conversation through to placement.
  • Manage and grow your own network of candidates and clients, both new and existing.
  • Source, screen and assess candidates using a range of online tools and platforms.
  • Work closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver hiring solutions that last.
  • Run structured interviews to assess experience, capability and motivation.
  • Lead contract and fee negotiations with potential clients.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Internship or professional experience in sales, recruiting, business development, or a client-facing role
  • Competitive mindset demonstrated through academics, athletics, leadership, or extracurricular activities
  • Track record of setting goals and delivering results
  • Ambitious, driven, and motivated by career growth
  • Desire to be part of a high-performing, collaborative team
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills



What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Uncapped quarterly commission
  • Metrics driven promotion path
  • PTO + paid holidays
  • Medical/dental/vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Hybrid flexibility
  • Quarterly team events
Contact
Ashleigh Buehler
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7123082

Job summary

Sector
Executive Search
Sub Sector
Human Resources
Industry
Business Services
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ashleigh Buehler
Job Reference
JN-102026-7123082
 

Michael Page is an inclusive employer. We want to make sure you have everything you need to perform at your best throughout our hiring process, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to support with your application or interview.