Account Executive, Talent Solutions, Public Sector
Listed on 2026-10-15
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Sales
Sales Development Rep/SDR, Business Development, B2B Sales, Sales Representative
Mid-Market Account Executive, Talent Solutions, Public Sector
Location: Chicago, IL, us
Company DescriptionLinked In is the world's largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We're also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that's built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed.
Join us to transform the way the world works.
Job DescriptionAt Linked In, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a Linked In office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team.
We are looking for a Talent Solutions Account Executive to join our team in tapping into potential client opportunities and generating new business within the Academic and/or Government space. You will be responsible for responding to inbound inquiries as well as blanketing your region with outbound activity. You will strategically approach target companies and teams, identify the best technology options and sell corporate solutions for recruitment.
Although you strive to meet and exceed quota, you will always act in the best interest of the client.
Responsibilities:
Prospect relentlessly to build pipeline and build strong personal relationships with prospects
Create reliable forecasts and be completely transparent with management on the pipeline status
Close new business consistently at or above quota level
Develop and execute on a strategic plan for the territory and document and distribute competitive information
Invest in colleagues and give coaching and advice when you see an opportunity for improvement
Work to develop and circulate the set of best practices that will be the foundation of this team
Listen to the needs of the market and share insights with product and marketing teams
Be proactive about solving problems even if it’s outside of your area and be ready to take on additional initiatives and responsibilities as they emerge
Seek out opportunities to be a leader and do everything you can to help the company achieve its larger objectives
Basic Qualifications:
4+ years of applicable sales experience
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with recruiting, recruitment media and HR software
Experience selling into Higher Ed / K12/ or related public sector industries
Strong AI literacy for sales process optimization
Experience with SaaS opportunities
Experience selling IT or recruiting solutions
Knowledge of software contract terms and conditions with the ability to create fair transactions
Strong negotiation and accurate forecasting skills
Demonstrated ability to find, manage and close high-level business in an evangelist sales environment
Ability to assess business opportunities and use data to inform decision making and persuade others
Ability to manage high volume prospect situations simultaneously while positioning company products against direct and indirect competitors
Suggested
Skills:
Problem Solving
Process Orientation
Time Management
Resiliency
Linked In is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $131,000 to $188,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans. For more information, visit
Additional InformationEqual Opportunity Statement
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