Overview
As an Associate Account Executive at PTP located at Park Ridge, IL (Onsite - Hybrid role), you’ll work closely with Fortune 500 companies to deliver top-tier IT and engineering talent solutions. Partnering with internal recruitment teams, you’ll help align skilled candidates with evolving client needs. This role offers strong career growth with dedicated mentorship, comprehensive training, and hands-on experience in account management.
Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
Cultivate partnerships with client leadership and consult on staffing needs.
Engage clients through networking, regular check-ins, and events to build lasting relationships.
Talent Acquisition Support
Work with recruiting teams to align qualified candidates with client needs.
Facilitate communication between clients and recruiters, ensuring satisfaction and successful placements.
Sales and Business Development
Expand existing accounts and identify new opportunities to provide staffing solutions.
Present PTP’s services, emphasizing our diverse and skilled candidate pool.
Enhance business development skills through mentorship and training.
Leverage AI skills and learn PTP’s AI solutions.
Offshore/Nearshore Staffing Solutions
Learn to present and support PTP’s global talent solutions, which provide clients with cost-effective and flexible access to skilled IT and engineering professionals.
Help communicate the value of offshore/nearshore options for scaling projects across time zones and meeting complex project needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, IT, Communications, or related field.
0-2 years in a client-facing role; internship experience is a plus.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build client relationships.
Detail-oriented and able to prioritize in a structured environment.
Adaptable and comfortable in a culturally diverse workplace.
Experience utilizing AI skills in school or internships
Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
1:1 training program with mentorship from sales associates and leadership.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, and more.
Salary: $55,000 per year (depends on experience level)
Benefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, 401 (k) and more.
About The Company Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.
For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.
Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:
Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities
As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.
AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca) To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.
These AI hiring tools help us:
Transcribe interviews
Summarize candidate responses
Generate job-related insights
Streamline communication and scheduling
Please note that:
The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.
If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.
Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent)
A technical interview
A case study
A client-specific assessment
We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.
Human Review & Selection Every candidate's profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.
AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.
Your Rights as a Candidate At PTP, every candidate has the right to:
Request a non-AI interview path
Ask how your data is being used
Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
Receive clear, timely communication
Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.
Our Commitment For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.
We're committed to a hiring process that is:
Transparent
Compliant
Equitable
Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment
Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.
We're excited to learn more about you.
Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Responsibilities
Client Relationship Management
Cultivate partnerships with client leadership and consult on staffing needs.
Engage clients through networking, regular check-ins, and events to build lasting relationships.
Talent Acquisition Support
Work with recruiting teams to align qualified candidates with client needs.
Facilitate communication between clients and recruiters, ensuring satisfaction and successful placements.
Sales and Business Development
Expand existing accounts and identify new opportunities to provide staffing solutions.
Present PTP’s services, emphasizing our diverse and skilled candidate pool.
Enhance business development skills through mentorship and training.
Leverage AI skills and learn PTP’s AI solutions.
Offshore/Nearshore Staffing Solutions
Learn to present and support PTP’s global talent solutions, which provide clients with cost-effective and flexible access to skilled IT and engineering professionals.
Help communicate the value of offshore/nearshore options for scaling projects across time zones and meeting complex project needs.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business, IT, Communications, or related field.
0-2 years in a client-facing role; internship experience is a plus.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to build client relationships.
Detail-oriented and able to prioritize in a structured environment.
Adaptable and comfortable in a culturally diverse workplace.
Experience utilizing AI skills in school or internships
Compensation and Benefits Competitive base salary with uncapped commission potential.
1:1 training program with mentorship from sales associates and leadership.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, and more.
Salary: $55,000 per year (depends on experience level)
Benefits: Medical Insurance, PTO, 401 (k) and more.
About The Company Peterson Technology Partners (PTP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a transparent, inclusive, and human-centered hiring experience.
For more than 27 years, PTP has operated as one of the top IT staffing and recruiting firms in the USA—built on trust, long-term partnerships, and technical excellence.
Based in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, IL, our team of more than 500 employees and consultants is dedicated to:
Helping every client make the best hiring decisions possible
Matching professionals with the right IT jobs and career opportunities
As part of that commitment, we believe in providing clear information about how our hiring technologies work and how your data is used. The following section outlines our AI-assisted interview process and your rights as a candidate.
AI-Assisted Interview Experience (Pete & Gabi – Rebecca) To provide a consistent, fair, and flexible experience for all candidates, we use AI-assisted tools to support parts of the interview process. This includes our proprietary AI platform Pete & Gabi, which includes AI recruiter Rebecca.
These AI hiring tools help us:
Transcribe interviews
Summarize candidate responses
Generate job-related insights
Streamline communication and scheduling
Please note that:
The AI does NOT make hiring decisions; all decisions are made by our human recruiters, hiring managers, or client partners.
The AI does not evaluate facial expressions, emotions, or physical traits; it is used only to support fairness, consistency, and efficiency.
If you prefer a non-AI interview format, we will gladly provide an alternative.
Technical or Case Interviews (Role-Dependent)
A technical interview
A case study
A client-specific assessment
We will always explain what to expect in advance so you can prepare with confidence.
Human Review & Selection Every candidate's profile—including interviews, conversations, and assessments—is reviewed by experienced recruiters and hiring leaders.
AI insights may assist with organization and evaluation, but final decisions are always human-driven.
Your Rights as a Candidate At PTP, every candidate has the right to:
Request a non-AI interview path
Ask how your data is being used
Request access to transcripts or interview recordings
Request deletion of your AI-recorded interview
Receive clear, timely communication
Our goal is to ensure you feel respected, informed, and supported throughout your experience.
Our Commitment For more than 27 years, PTP has focused on putting people first—candidates, consultants, employees, and clients.
We're committed to a hiring process that is:
Transparent
Compliant
Equitable
Powered by innovative technology that enhances—not replaces—human judgment
Welcome to the future of hiring at Peterson Technology Partners.
We're excited to learn more about you.
Peterson Technology Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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