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, staffing and workforce solutions for manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

This entry-level Recruiter / Sales Trainee role is a full-time, in-office position supporting a confidential client’s staffing operations in Bettendorf / Davenport, IA. This is a hands-on recruiting and sales-development position designed for people who want a fast-paced, commission-driven career path in staffing. You will receive structured training, a clear base salary plus weekly commission, and a defined promotion track into sales leadership.

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What You’ll Do

• Identify and source qualified candidates using phone outreach, job boards, social sourcing, and referrals
• Screen and interview candidates to assess fit and readiness for client assignments
• Coordinate interviews and communicate candidate status to hiring managers and account teams
• Partner with Account Managers to target skill sets and develop candidate pipelines for priority accounts
• Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts to generate referrals and sales leads
• Provide timely, professional candidate and client customer service throughout the hiring lifecycle
• Participate in community and philanthropic initiatives as part of the team culture

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Compensation & Career Path

• Starting base salary during/after hourly training: $45,000 per year
• After 12 months of successful tenure: base increases to $55,000 per year
• Weekly commission structure with uncapped earning potential
• Projected earnings (example performance path):
  • Year 1: $50,000 (base + commission)
  • Year 2: $76,000
  • Year 3: $102,000
• Performance-based bonuses, all-expense paid trip opportunities, and company-funded investment plan available for high performers

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Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• HSA and 401(k) retirement account options
• 20 days paid time off plus paid holidays
• Parental / family leave
• Employee discounts and employee-led resource groups
• Quarterly bonuses and other incentive programs

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Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Customer- or sales-focused experience (retail, call center, B2B sales, or hospitality are relevant)
• Comfortable working in a team-oriented, goal-driven environment
• Strong communication and phone-based outreach skills
• Coachable, persistent, and motivated by measurable targets and career growth

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Location & Schedule

• This role is based in the Bettendorf / Davenport, IA area (in-office). Standard full-time schedule with occasional events or community activities outside regular hours as business needs require.

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Key Selling Points (for candidates)

• Structured training and clear promotion pathway into sales leadership
• Base salary + weekly commission — early, measurable earning potential
• Work for a confidential client that places people into manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities, and maintenance roles across many major employers
• Supportive culture focused on internal mobility and long-term career growth

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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.