Entry Level Recruiter/ Sales Trainee
The Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee at Confidential Client is responsible for identifying and interviewing qualified candidates, partnering with account managers to target key market segments, and building industry relationships to generate referrals and sales leads. This role offers comprehensive training, a supportive culture, and a clear career path with performance-based incentives and competitive compensation.
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
- Identify qualified candidates using sourcing tools, job boards, social media, and outreach.
- Screen and interview candidates to assess fit and readiness.
- Partner with your Account Manager to target accounts, skill sets, and market segments.
- Build and maintain industry relationships to generate referrals and sales leads.
- Provide excellent customer service to candidates and clients.
- Participate in community and philanthropic initiatives supported by the client.
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Prior customer service, recruiting, or sales-focused experience is a plus.
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented, target-driven environment.
- Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
- Coachable, resilient, and motivated to build a career in recruiting and sales.
Compensation & Benefits
- Training period paid hourly; upon successful completion you will receive a base salary of $45,000 plus weekly commission.
- After 12 months of tenure base salary increases to $55,000, with continued commission and performance incentives.
- Projected earnings:
- Year 1: $50,000
- Year 2: $76,000
- Year 3: $102,000
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision; HSA & 401k; 20 days paid time off plus paid holidays; parental/family leave; employee discounts.
- Performance incentives: quarterly bonuses, company-funded trips, and investment plan opportunities.
Individual compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and other relevant factors.
Why This Role
- Structured training and clear promotion path from recruiting into sales/account management.
- Large, established client presence with diverse industry exposure.
- Inclusive, people-first culture with ongoing coaching and development.
Minimum Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Reliable transportation to and from the Fairfax, VA office as required.
- Ability to pass background checks as applicable.
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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