Entry Level Business Development Representative
The Entry Level Business Development Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for managing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and building trusted relationships with engineering and science professionals to advance their careers. This role involves coaching candidates, collaborating with hiring managers, and contributing to a performance-driven environment supported by comprehensive training and career development opportunities. The position is fully onsite in Cincinnati, OH, offering competitive compensation with unlimited commission potential and extensive employee benefits.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an entry-level Business Development Representative / Entry-Level Recruiter role focused on owning the recruiting lifecycle for technical and corporate professionals. You will be the primary point of contact for candidates and a recruiting partner to hiring managers.
- Meet with hiring managers to understand role requirements and priorities.
- Source qualified candidates using recruiting tools, outreach, and networking.
- Screen candidates via phone/video interviews and reference checks to assess skills, goals, and fit.
- Communicate opportunities, coach candidates on interviewing, and prepare them for onboarding.
- Build and maintain a network of consultants and professionals aligned to industry-specific skill sets.
- Perform relationship-building activities including post-start check-ins to ensure engagement and retention.
- Track candidate pipelines and update systems to reflect activity and status.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base pay after paid training: $45,000 per year (initial).
- Growth: base increases to $55,000 after one year of employment (per the client’s policy).
- Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives; top performers may realize significantly higher total compensation.
- Paid 13-week training period (hourly paid during training).
- Quarterly bonuses, recognition trips, and a company-funded investment plan with dividends for eligible performers.
- Benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k).
- Paid time off: 20 days accrued per year (per client policy).
- Additional perks: cell phone allowance after one year, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement program, monthly wellness calls.
Note: Individual compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, geography, and other job-related factors.
Qualifications
- Entry-level — ideal for recent graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Preferred: ~6 months sales or customer-service experience; recruiting experience is a plus but not required.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a performance-based, target-driven environment.
- Team player with the ability to collaborate and take direction from hiring managers and mentors.
Workplace & Schedule
- Employment type: Full-time, permanent.
- Workplace: Fully onsite in Saint Bernard, OH (address per the hiring client).
- Paid training is onsite; ongoing role responsibilities are office-based.
Why You’ll Like Working With Our Client
- Comprehensive, structured onboarding with role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs to build confidence and capability.
- Ongoing learning and mentorship programs to support career progression.
- Strong internal mobility — many roles and leadership positions are filled from within.
- Supportive, inclusive culture focused on development and teamwork.
- Opportunity to work with professionals across engineering, sciences, and corporate functions, building a professional network that advances careers.
Legal & Accessibility
Careertakes and our client comply with applicable U.S. employment laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact the Careertakes support team via the platform so we can coordinate with the hiring team.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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