ZipRecruiter
Inside Sales - Account Executive, Acquisition
$27K
Chicago, Illinois +1 · Full-time · Posted Jun 29, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
Phoenix, Arizona, United States - Experience
- 1+ year of cold calling and 1+ year of prospecting are listed as preferred; Account Executive experience winning net new business is preferred. Familiarity with a 30–45 day sales cycle is noted.
About the job
Acquire new ZipRecruiter subscribers by prospecting employers, demonstrating the platform, managing free trials, and closing sales.
What you'll do
- Prospect for new business through cold calls and email, building a pipeline and meeting activity goals.
- Schedule and run client demos; manage free trials through conversion to paying accounts.
- Meet monthly new-business quotas and share sales best practices with peers.
What they ask for
- High-output sales activity, including calls, emails, meetings, and demos.
- Strong communication, organization, time management, and listening skills.
- Ability to build trust with prospects and perform under pressure and deadlines.
- Reliable attendance and adherence to scheduled work hours.
Nice to have
- 1+ year of cold calling or prospecting; proven Account Executive success winning new business.
- Prior B2B experience or knowledge of the job board/HR industry.
Pay
$24.04 per hour USD (base pay); $27,000.00 annually USD (target commission)
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