Account Development Executive

Job Title: Account Development Executive (Field based Sales role)

Location: Chicago

Base Pay & Commission

Job Description

This position offers a great opportunity to work with a new delivery program launching in Chicago. You will be responsible for recruiting local businesses to join a new delivery partner program. Collaborate with a Field Manager and other local contractors to visit prospective businesses, pitch the program, qualify businesses, guide them through the application process, drive referrals through community organizations, and coordinate recruitment events. The role requires travel within a two-hour driving distance and offers commission opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Visit prospective businesses door-to-door in targeted towns within a 90-minute driving distance.
• Present and pitch the new program opportunity to prospective businesses to generate interest.
• Qualify businesses and guide them through the application process, managing activity and pipeline in Salesforce.
• Support the Field Manager in planning and hosting recruitment events such as lunch and learns and townhall meetings.
• Collaborate with the Field Manager to work with local influencers like chambers of commerce and economic development associations.
• Import Excel spreadsheets into Salesforce on a weekly basis.

Essential Skills

• Sales and account management experience.
• Experience with Salesforce CRM.
• 1-2+ years in sales and/or customer service.
• Outside/field sales experience required.
• Bilingual - Spanish.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2 years in sales and/or customer service.
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Field sales experience is a plus.
• Prior experience in a role involving sales and/or negotiation is a plus.
• Professionalism, enthusiasm to work with others, and a high sense of urgency.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience working with multiple systems and technology.
• Ability to travel up to 4 hours round trip daily.

Work Environment

The role involves working in the field 4-5 times a week and working from home when not in the field. The position requires travel within a two-hour driving distance and offers mileage reimbursement at 70 cents per mile.

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.