Associate Account Executive

Associate Account Manager (Sales Development Program)

Location: Park Ridge, IL (Hybrid – 3 Days In Office / 2 Days Remote)

Compensation: $55,000 Base Salary + Benefits + Commission Opportunities

Promotion Opportunity: Increase to $58,000 Base Salary after successful completion of training (approximately 90 days)

• For over 28 years, Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) has helped organizations solve complex business challenges through IT Staffing, Consulting, Digital Transformation, AI Solutions, and Technology Services.
• We're looking for ambitious, driven, and career-focused recent graduates who want to build a successful career in business development and technology sales.
• This is not a typical entry-level role. You'll receive hands-on training, mentorship, and coaching from experienced sales leaders while learning how to build relationships with business executives, generate new opportunities, and drive revenue growth.
• If you're competitive, motivated, and excited about building a career where your earning potential is tied to your performance, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Prospect and identify new business opportunities
• Utilize industry-leading tools such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and other sales technologies
• Schedule and participate in client meetings
• Conduct networking, lunch, and breakfast meetings with business professionals
• Learn the complete sales cycle from prospecting through closing business
• Partner with Account Managers, Senior Account Managers, and Client Partners
• Develop relationships with hiring managers and business leaders
• Build the foundation to eventually manage your own territory and client portfolio

What We're Looking For

• Recent graduate or early-career professional (0-3 years of experience)
• Bachelor's degree preferred but all majors are welcome
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, coachable, and eager to learn
• Competitive mindset with a desire to succeed
• Ability to work 40 hours per week in a hybrid environment

Why PTP?

• Learn from top-performing sales professionals and industry leaders
• Structured training, coaching, and mentorship program
• Clear career progression:
• Associate Account Manager → Account Manager → Senior Account Manager → Client Partner
• Competitive salary, commission opportunities, and benefits
• Exposure to IT Staffing, Consulting, AI Solutions, and Digital Transformation services
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a company that has been serving clients for 28 years
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture that rewards performance and growth

If you're ready to start a career where hard work, learning, and ambition are rewarded, apply today and begin your journey with PTP.

About the Company

Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.

For more than 28 years, PTP has been helping organizations solve complex business challenges through IT Staffing, Consulting, Digital Transformation, AI Solutions, and Technology Services. Based in Park Ridge, Illinois, and supported by a team of more than 500 employees and consultants, we are dedicated to helping clients make exceptional hiring decisions while connecting talented professionals with meaningful career opportunities.

AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca)

As an AI-First organization, PTP utilizes AI-assisted tools through our proprietary Pete & Gabi platform, including AI recruiter Rebecca, to support portions of the hiring process.

These tools may assist with:

• Conducting recorded video interviews
• Interview transcription
• Summarizing candidate responses
• Generating job-related insights
• Communication and scheduling support

Please note:

• AI tools do not make hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by PTP recruiters, hiring managers, and client partners.
• AI tools do not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical characteristics.
• Candidates may request an alternative non-AI interview process at any time.

Technical Assessments

Depending on the role, candidates may participate in:

• Technical interviews
• Coding assessments
• Case studies
• Client-specific evaluations

We will always communicate expectations in advance so candidates can prepare confidently.

Human Review & Candidate Rights

Every candidate's profile, interview responses, and assessments are reviewed by experienced recruiting and hiring professionals. AI-generated insights may assist with organization and efficiency, but final hiring decisions remain human-driven.

Candidates have the right to:

• Request a non-AI interview process
• Ask how their information is being used
• Request access to interview transcripts or recordings
• Request deletion of AI-recorded interview content
• Receive clear and timely communication throughout the hiring process

Our Commitment

For more than 28 years, PTP…