81 North · 8 hours ago
Senior Account Executive – IT Staffing (Financial Services)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level81 North is a leading national technology services and staffing firm with over 30 years of success supporting Fortune 500 clients. They are seeking an experienced Senior Account Executive to expand its presence in the Chicago market, focusing on business development in IT staffing and statement-of-work project services.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Michael Goldstein
Responsibilities
Drive business development efforts across enterprise financial services clients in the Chicago region and nationally
Leverage relationships within Discover, Capital One, Northern Trust, BMO, Citadel, and other major financial institutions to identify and grow new opportunities
Manage the full sales cycle — from prospecting and client engagement to proposal delivery, negotiation, and account expansion
Partner closely with recruiting and delivery teams to ensure client satisfaction and consistent quality of service
Stay informed on industry trends, client initiatives, and the competitive landscape to position solutions effectively
Qualification
Required
Proven success in IT staffing or consulting sales, ideally focused on enterprise financial or fintech accounts
Experience selling both IT staffing and SOW (project-based) services
No active non-compete restrictions preventing client re-engagement
Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and highly self-motivated — able to thrive in a flexible, remote structure
Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills
Preferred
Existing relationships at Discover, Capital One, Northern Trust, BMO, Citadel, or comparable institutions strongly preferred
Flexible remote work structure — ideal for a motivated business developer with strong client relationships in the Chicago market
Benefits
Flexible remote work structure
Uncapped commissions
Company
81 North
In today’s rapidly evolving recruitment landscape, the staffing industry has become increasingly transactional.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase