What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry Level Sales Account Executive / Recruiter (Sept 2026 Start) position at Optomi?
SEPTEMBER 2026 START DATE!!!
Account Executive / Technical Recruiter – Acadomi – Optomi Professional Services
At Optomi, passion, drive, innovation, and strong core values are at the heart of our organization. Are you looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a company that puts its employees first? How about a promote within culture and working for a Top Company Culture award winner, according to Entrepreneur? Optomi, part of the Optomi Professional Services family of brands, has launched a new program called the Acadomi, which allows recent college graduates to jump-start their careers in the IT staffing industry.
Through the Acadomi, we are growing our organization and providing hands-on training, mentorships, and growth opportunities within our company. Recent Graduate candidates will work full-time with seasoned recruiters and account executives to gain a foundation for the IT industry – from best recruiting practices to account management. After completing the program, you will hit the market in our Charlotte office. Think you might be a fit? Apply today and let’s find out together!
Responsibilities:
- Participate in an informative 2-month training program with experienced Recruiters and Account Executives to boost your career in IT recruiting
- Work closely with a Team Lead to perfect your skills in sourcing, interviewing, and submitting candidates
- Gain experience in cold calling, interacting, and prospecting new business
- Gain a foundation for Optomi’s recruiting and sales process to eventually move into an Account Executive or Technical Recruiter role
What does an Account Executive do for Optomi?
- Connect with clients/companies in the market to learn about their business needs and problems through phone calls, in-person meetings, coffees, lunches, etc.
- Develop strong partnerships with key clients/companies by informing them who Optomi is and how we can be the ideal partner for their business needs
- Be the point-of-contact for all hiring needs between the client and recruiting team (interview feedback, updates, coordination, etc.)
- Maintain and constantly develop your own book of business through excellent written and verbal communication with clients
What does a Technical Recruiter do for Optomi?
- Use various job platforms to search for and reach out to qualified candidates passively/actively looking for employment
- Conduct phone interviews to assess candidates’ technical experience to see if they are a match for job opening
- Format resume/submittal package to highlight candidate’s top skills for client review
- Prepare the candidate for phone and in-person interviews by having in-depth conversations surrounding questions, scenarios and technical experience that may be asked by client
- Work closely with Account Executive to negotiate pay rates for both consultant and client
- Gather and prepare all onboarding paperwork for the candidate after the offer/acceptance stage
- Continue to stay connected with consultant through happy hours, in-person meetings, coffees, etc. to ensure they are happy and successful in their new role.
- Meet minimum weekly metrics including phone interviews/submittals to open jobs
Basic Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
Desired Skills and Experience:
- 0 years of professional experience – Training provided!
- Drive and determination to succeed
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to develop strong and genuine relationships with our customers and consultants
Perks/Benefits:
- A competitive base salary uncapped commission structure
- MacBook Pro or MacBook Air computers!
- Core values to include community/charity involvement
- Relocation allowance (non-local)
- Monthly phone allowance
- “Promote-from-within” philosophy
- Annual performance trip to a tropical destination for you and a plus one, with all expenses paid!
- Industry-leading, innovative technology used for candidate submissions