Sales-Business Development Associate

Summary

Join Keller Executive Search as a Sales Associate and drive sales for executive recruitment services. You will prospect and qualify leads, conduct sales presentations, build client relationships, collaborate with recruitment teams, and track sales performance. The role requires experience in sales, preferably in recruitment or B2B services, along with strong communication and negotiation skills. This is a remote-option position with uncapped earning potential and a competitive base salary of $85,000–$105,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits. Keller offers significant opportunities for professional growth and a supportive, inclusive work environment. The position provides exposure to U.S. markets and global stakeholders, accelerating your career in executive recruitment.

Requirements

• Experience in sales, preferably in recruitment, HR, or B2B services
• Familiarity with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce) and sales tools
• Strong prospecting, negotiation, and closing skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Goal-oriented with a track record of meeting targets
• Attention to detail in managing sales data
• Ability to work independently in a team-driven setting
• Adaptable to fast-paced sales cycles

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify leads for executive search and recruitment services
• Conduct sales calls, presentations, and demos to showcase Keller's value
• Build and maintain client relationships, understanding their hiring needs
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to tailor proposals and close deals
• Track sales pipelines, metrics, and forecasts using CRM tools
• Participate in market research to identify new business opportunities
• Support marketing efforts, including events and content promotion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a rapidly scaling sales organization
• Opportunity to advance into senior sales or account management roles
• Hands-on training in recruitment sales and client strategy
• Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers
• Friendly, collaborative U.S.-based team empowering innovation
• Open communication environment
• No bureaucracy or rigid hierarchies
• Results-oriented approach

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $85,000–$105,000 annually (depending on experience) + uncapped commissions
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) including vacation, holidays, and personal days
• Paid Sick Leave
• Significant opportunities for professional growth, skill development, and career advancement
• Supportive, inclusive, and diverse work environment valuing collaboration and innovation
• The chance to make a meaningful impact by expanding our network of top talent connections