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, Life Sciences & Technology Staffing.

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

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Role Overview

Confidential client (a leader in Life Sciences & Technology staffing) is hiring an Entry‑Level Recruiter in Training for an onsite role in Andover, MA. This is a full-time, entry-level candidate-sourcing / inside-sales position built for high-energy, coachable problem-solvers who want to launch a recruiting career. No prior recruiting or sales experience required — the role includes a paid, structured 6-month training program.

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What You’ll Do

• Source and engage life sciences and technology talent using modern sourcing tools and platforms.
• Conduct high-volume outbound outreach and phone screening to qualify candidates.
• Pitch contract opportunities and manage candidate relationships through the interview and onboarding process.
• Support negotiations and coordinate candidate submittals with senior account managers.
• Maintain accurate candidate pipeline records and follow CRM best practices.
• Hit performance milestones that unlock commission eligibility and desk ownership.

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6‑Month Recruiter‑in‑Training Program

• Months 1–3 — Foundation & Sourcing: recruitment fundamentals, sourcing strategies, candidate screening, and structured 1:1 mentorship.
• Months 4–6 — Advanced Sourcing & Closing: pipeline management, rate negotiations, candidate preparation, and closing placements.
• Month 6+ — Promotion to Full Recruiter: transition to a full desk with tiered, uncapped commission opportunities and candidate ownership.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary: $50,000 from Day 1.
• Uncapped commissions and performance bonuses after training.
• Year‑1 OTE target: $55,000–$60,000+; strong performers often approach or exceed six figures by Year 3.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Paid time off, paid company holidays, summer Friday, and other perks (company outings, sales competitions, President’s Club trips).

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Who You Are / Requirements

• Driven and money-motivated with a competitive mindset.
• Coachable, energetic, and receptive to feedback and mentorship.
• Strong verbal communication skills and comfort making outbound phone calls.
• Resilient multi-tasker able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Background: 0–2 years in sales, customer service, phone-based roles, hospitality, or campus leadership (recent grads encouraged).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, English, or related).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

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Why This Role?

• Fast career acceleration via a paid, structured training program.
• Clear path to commission earnings and desk ownership.
• Opportunity to build a professional network in life sciences & technology recruiting.
• Supportive team environment with hands-on mentorship.

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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.