Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee
The Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee at Confidential Client is responsible for identifying and screening 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 team environment, 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
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee to join a fast-paced recruiting team. This is an entry-level role built for candidates who want a clear career path from recruiting into sales and account management.
- Identify qualified candidates using sourcing tools and outreach (job boards, referrals, direct sourcing).
- Screen and interview candidates to assess skills, fit, and availability.
- Partner with Account Managers to target priority accounts and market segments.
- Build and maintain professional relationships to generate referrals and sales leads.
- Manage candidate and client communication with a focus on exceptional customer service.
- Participate in community and volunteer initiatives as part of company culture.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: USD $45,000 per year during initial training; automatic increase to USD $55,000 after 1 year of tenure.
- Unlimited weekly commission opportunities and performance incentives.
- Projected earnings (illustrative): Year 1: $50,000 • Year 2: $76,000 • Year 3: $102,000
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA & 401(k), 20 days paid time off plus paid holidays, parental/family leave, and employee discounts.
- Performance-based incentives: quarterly bonuses, all-expense paid trips, and a company-funded investment plan.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Customer- or sales-focused experience preferred.
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented, goal-driven environment.
- Professional communication skills and strong organizational ability.
- Coachable, resilient, and motivated to learn recruiting and sales processes.
Why Candidates Join Our Client
- Clear internal promotion path from recruiting into sales and account management.
- Structured training program and ongoing coaching.
- Exposure to major accounts and diverse industries (manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities & maintenance).
- Supportive culture emphasizing inclusion, development, and community engagement.
What Careertakes Provides
- Third-party recruiting support through the application and screening process.
- Access to additional matched opportunities on the Careertakes platform.
- Confidential handling of applicant data and candidate updates throughout hiring.
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.
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