Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee
The Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee at Confidential Client is responsible for managing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and coaching candidates to align their skills and career goals with client needs. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships with professionals and offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and performance-based incentives to support career growth within a supportive and inclusive culture.
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.
About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee to own the full recruiting lifecycle for HR & Recruitment roles. This is a performance-oriented, commission-friendly opportunity with a structured training program, mentoring, and clear advancement paths.
- Location: Fargo, ND
- Employment type: Full-time (also listed as internship opportunity)
- Base salary range: USD $45,000 – USD $55,000 per year (plus unlimited commission potential and performance incentives)
What You’ll Do
- Own the full recruiting lifecycle: meet with hiring managers, define role needs, and manage job requirements.
- Source qualified candidates using a mix of sourcing tools and channels.
- Screen candidates via phone/video interviews and reference checks; assess skills, goals, and fit.
- Present opportunities and coach candidates to prepare them for client interviews and first days on assignment.
- Build and maintain relationships with a network of professionals aligned to industry-specific skills.
- Perform ongoing candidate engagement activities (check-ins, coaching, follow-ups).
Training & Career Growth
Confidential Client provides a structured onboarding and development program:
- Paid 13-week training period with role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs.
- Ongoing formal and informal mentorship to support career progression.
- Performance-based promotion paths — many hires advance into leadership, account management, or other business functions.
- A supportive culture that emphasizes development and internal mobility.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- Customer service, leadership, or sales experience is a plus.
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented, performance-based environment.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated, coachable, and results-driven.
Compensation & Perks
- Base pay after paid training: starting at $45,000, increasing to $55,000 after one year (per job posting).
- Significant commission potential — top performers may earn substantially more (example historical earnings cited by previous employer).
- Quarterly bonuses and performance incentives.
- All-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers and company-funded investment plan.
- Benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), 20 days PTO (accrued), cell phone allowance after year one, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, monthly wellness programming.
Culture
Confidential Client emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work and participate in community and philanthropic programs supported by the company.
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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