Entry Level Account Manager

Recruiter / Sales Trainee (Entry-Level Sales Development Representative)

This entry-level Recruiter / Sales Trainee role offers a clear path into business-to-business, relationship-based sales while helping advance the careers of skilled engineering and sciences professionals. You will learn to build and manage a territory, develop trusted relationships with corporate and technical clients, and partner closely with recruiting teams to deliver specialized talent solutions. This position combines sales development, account management, and customer service in a structured environment with robust training, mentorship, and strong earning potential.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on talent solutions and services within your assigned territory.
• Establish and continuously refine a targeted list of accounts and prospects using internal systems and external research tools.
• Identify, develop, and manage new and existing customer relationships by leveraging CRM platforms and professional networking tools.
• Conduct well-prepared, in-person meetings with decision-makers to understand business needs, qualify opportunities, and present value-driven solutions.
• Increase sales and market share through a combination of assigned accounts and newly generated business.
• Negotiate bill rates and terms effectively to maximize profitability while ensuring direct labor rates align with current market standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within client accounts by providing high-quality consultants and proactive customer service.
• Proactively market resumes of ideal candidates to existing and prospective clients to generate interest and new opportunities.
• Perform sales-related activities such as leading meetings at client sites and organizing client manager and consultant lunches to strengthen relationships.
• Partner closely with the recruiting team to identify top engineering and sciences talent that aligns with client requirements.
• Participate fully in a comprehensive training program, including role plays, job shadowing, and teach-backs, to develop expertise in your industry and sales process.
• Engage in ongoing formal and informal mentorship opportunities to support your professional growth and progression toward leadership or other internal career paths.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales, which may include sales-related majors, clubs, or internships.
• Strong desire to build a long-term career in business-to-business, relationship-based sales.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and candidates.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and the ability to prioritize and follow through on tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to conduct professional, in-person client meetings.
• High standard of character and professionalism in all internal and external interactions.
• Strong propensity and motivation to learn new concepts, tools, and industry knowledge.
• Experience or comfort in sales and customer service environments.
• Interest in or intent to pursue education related to sales or business.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service, sales, or leadership roles in academic, club, or internship settings.
• Demonstrated strong desire to learn and grow within a structured training and mentorship environment.
• Interest in working with clients in engineering, sciences, and corporate functions such as accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and administrative roles.
• Ability to build long-term professional relationships and maintain a high level of client and consultant satisfaction.
• Comfort using CRM systems and external networking tools to manage pipelines and relationships.
• Motivation to work in a performance-driven environment with commission, bonuses, and incentives tied to results.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-office position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will work in a professional office setting that emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning. The environment is fast-paced and performance-oriented, with clear goals and support from leadership and peers. You will use CRM systems and various networking and communication tools to manage accounts, track activity, and connect with clients and candidates. The organization offers a comprehensive, paid 24-week training program followed by a competitive base salary structure with unlimited commission potential, performance-based incentives, quarterly bonuses, and an all-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers. Additional benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), a company-funded investment plan with paid dividends, 20 days of paid time off per year (accrued), employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, monthly wellness calls, and monthly car and cell phone allowances after the training period. The culture promotes advancement from within, providing opportunities to grow into leadership, management, or other roles across the business while working in a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

Benefits and Compensation Unlimited commission potential Paid 24-week training period to start Initial base salary of $60,000 after hourly paid training period Our top 10% of account managers earned an average of $111,000 in year one, $145,000 in year two, and $343,000 in year five (2023 data). Monthly car allowance ($425/month) and monthly cell allowance ($100/month) after hourly paid training period Performance-based incentives Quarterly bonuses All-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends Benefits Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k) 20 days paid time off (accrued per year) Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement program Monthly wellness calls

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.