Leadership Development Program

Job Description

Sales & Recruiting Leadership Development Program | Systems Research Inc. (SRI)

The Tone:
This is a full-time, in-office position at Systems Research Inc. (SRI), located in Schaumburg, IL. SRI is dedicated to fostering the next generation of business leaders, offering a structured Leadership Development Program designed to launch careers, impart critical business knowledge, and cultivate leadership skills. This program provides recent graduates and early-career professionals with hands-on training in sales, recruiting, and business development, directly mentored by company leaders. Participants will find a clear career path into sales, recruiting, and management roles, supported by competitive compensation and extensive career development opportunities.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Schaumburg, IL

• Mission: This person will acquire essential business acumen and practical skills in sales, recruiting, and leadership, enabling them to build professional relationships and contribute significantly to company objectives within a clear career growth framework.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Development & Sales Training: Actively engage in comprehensive, hands-on training to master fundamental business development strategies and professional sales techniques, working directly alongside company leaders.
• Professional Recruiting: Execute essential recruiting functions, which include identifying, interviewing, and effectively assessing qualified professionals to meet client and company needs.
• Client & Candidate Relationship Management: Proactively establish, cultivate, and maintain strong, lasting relationships with both prospective and existing clients, as well as job candidates, to facilitate successful placements and foster business growth.
• Skill Enhancement: Systematically develop and refine critical communication, negotiation, and leadership proficiencies, which are crucial for career advancement and effective operations in sales and recruiting.
• Goal Attainment: Diligently work towards the successful attainment of both individual performance metrics and overall team objectives, contributing to the collective success of the program and the company.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early career professionals, including recent graduates, possessing an implied Bachelor’s degree and demonstrating inherent ambition, competitiveness, and a high degree of coachability.
• Experience: Individuals with 0-3 years of professional work experience are specifically sought for this leadership development opportunity, with a focus on potential over extensive prior roles.
• Skills: Possess strong communication abilities and a genuine enjoyment for interacting with people, coupled with a goal-oriented and competitive drive, and a proactive growth mindset essential for continuous learning and adaptation.
• Bonus: Candidates who have a background as athletes, leaders in academic or professional organizations, entrepreneurs, or who were highly involved students are particularly valued for their demonstrated drive and leadership potential.