Account Executive (Ref: 100012)

New York City | B2B Sales | Technology Recruitment

Base salary + uncapped commission | Year 1 OTE: $70,000–$90,000+

Early in your sales career and ready for more?

More ownership. More earning potential. More progression. More reward for the effort you put in.

Forsyth Barnes is hiring Account Executives to join our growing New York office in a recruitment sales role. You’ll use your sales skills to build client relationships, develop your own market, source candidates, manage processes, and close placements.

We’re the #1 global recruiter in the eTail technology space, working with brands including Macy’s, Nike, Lululemon, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s and more.

What you’ll do

• Build and develop relationships with hiring managers and senior decision-makers
• Generate new business through calls, LinkedIn, email, networking, and targeted outreach
• Develop your own specialist market within technology recruitment
• Source and headhunt candidates for live client requirements
• Manage client and candidate conversations throughout the process
• Negotiate offers, close placements, and earn commission

This is not a passive account management role. It’s a target-driven, full-cycle sales role where you’ll be trained to manage both the client and candidate side of recruitment.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for early-career salespeople who want a bigger opportunity.

You may currently be an Account Executive, Junior Account Executive, Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative, Inside Sales Representative, Sales Representative, Lead Generator, Real Estate Agent, Automotive Sales Executive, or similar.

Ideal profile:

• 6+ months’ sales or target-driven experience
• Outbound sales experience preferred
• Confident speaking to new people
• Comfortable building relationships with decision-makers
• Competitive, resilient, and self-motivated
• Driven by money, progression, and long-term career growth
• Coachable and open to feedback

What you’ll get

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Up to 50% commission structure
• Year 1 OTE: $70,000–$90,000+
• 12-week onboarding and sales training
• Dedicated sales coaching
• Clear performance-based progression
• Regular promotions and pay rises
• Incentives including restaurants, sporting events, music events, shopping experiences, and 5-star holidays

If you’re in sales and want a career with bigger upside, contact Chloe George at [email protected]

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