What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Executive | Entry Level Sales - May 2025 Start position at Optomi?
MAY 27 START DATE!
At Optomi, passion, drive, innovation, and strong core values are at the heart of our organization. Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a company that puts its employees first? How about a promote within culture and working for a Top Company Culture award winner, according to Entrepreneur? Optomi, part of the Optomi Professional Services family of brands, has launched a new program called the Acadomi, which allows recent college graduates to jump-start their careers in the IT staffing industry.
Through the Acadomi, starting MAY 27TH, we are growing our organization and providing hands-on training, mentorships, and growth opportunities within our company. Recent Graduate candidates will work full-time with seasoned recruiters and account executives to gain a foundation for the IT industry – from best recruiting practices to account management. After completing the program, you will hit the market in our DC office. Think you might be a fit? Apply today and let’s find out together!
Responsibilities:
- Participate in an informative 2-month training program with experienced Recruiters and Account Executives to boost your career in IT recruiting (MAY 27TH START DATE)
- Work closely with a Team Lead to perfect your skills in sourcing, interviewing, and submitting candidates
- Gain experience cold calling, interacting and prospecting new business
- Gain a foundation for Optomi’s recruiting and sales process to eventually move into an Account Executive role
What does an Account Executive do for Optomi?
- Connect with clients/companies in the local market to learn about their business needs and problems through phone calls, in-person meetings, coffees, lunches, etc.
- Develop strong partnerships with key clients/companies by informing them who Optomi is and what how we can be the ideal partner for their business needs
- Be the point-of-contact for all hiring needs between the client and recruiting team (interview feedback, updates, coordination, etc.)
- Maintain and constantly develop your own book of business through excellent written and verbal communication with clients
Basic Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 0-1 years of professional experience – Training provided!
- Drive and determination to succeed
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to develop strong and genuine relationships with our customers and consultants
Perks/Benefits:
- A competitive base salary
- MacBook Pro or MacBook Air computers!
- The ability to be part of a fundamental change in the staffing industry
- Core values to include community involvement for both charitable and professional involvement
- Monthly phone allowance
- “Promote-from-within” philosophy
- Annual performance trip to a tropical destination for you and a plus one with all expenses paid!
- Give back opportunities including community involvement for both charitable and professional involvement
- Industry-leading, innovative technology used for candidate submissions
- Earned performance incentives
