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.

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Position overview

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to own the full lifecycle recruiting process for engineering, sciences and corporate talent. This is an early-career role with structured, paid training, heavy coaching, and significant commission upside for strong performers.

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What You’ll Do

• Own full-cycle recruiting for assigned desk(s): meet hiring managers, build job requirements, and manage openings to fill.
• Source candidates using phone outreach, job boards and internal tools.
• Screen and interview candidates; conduct reference checks and assess cultural/skill fit.
• Prepare and coach candidates for client interviews and onboarding.
• Maintain and expand a network of consultants and candidates aligned to market needs.
• Build long-term relationships — check in on start dates and maintain consultant engagement through assignments.
• Track hiring activity and candidate status in applicant tracking systems.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Customer-service, sales, or leadership experience is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Team player who can collaborate and learn from mentors and peers.
• Eagerness to learn sourcing, screening and sales techniques through structured training.

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Compensation & Perks

• Paid 13-week training period to start.
• Reported advertising figure: USD $70,304 per year (source listing).
• The job description also references an initial base of $45,000 after hourly paid training, increasing to $55,000 after one year — plus unlimited commission potential and quarterly bonuses (see source listing for details). Do not rely on a single number; total earnings are performance-dependent.
• Performance-based incentives and a track record of top performers earning materially more via commission.
• All-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers and company-funded investment plan with dividends.
• Benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k); 20 days paid time off (accrued annually); cell phone allowance after first year; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; monthly wellness resources.

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Training & Career Growth

• Comprehensive, structured onboarding with role plays, job shadows and teach-backs.
• Ongoing mentorship and formal development programs.
• Strong internal mobility — frequent promotions from within into leadership or alternative business roles.

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Work location & schedule

• Location: Alameda Pt, CA (on-site / local). The authoritative location for this posting is Alameda Pt, California, US.
• This position is a Regular Full-Time role. Confirm remote/telecommute options directly with the recruiter if needed.

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Why join Confidential Client

• Structured support for new recruiters — from paid onboarding to continuous coaching.
• Clear performance metrics and transparent incentive programs.
• Opportunity to launch a recruiting/sales career with large client networks and advancement potential.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.