Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee
The Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee at Confidential Client is responsible for managing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and coaching candidates to align with client needs. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships with professionals and clients, supported by comprehensive training and mentorship programs, to drive career advancement and business growth within a performance-based environment.
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.
Role Overview
Confidential Client (HR & Recruitment) is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to own the full recruiting lifecycle for engineering, sciences, and corporate professional roles. This is an early-career position with a structured paid training program, strong commission upside, and clear advancement paths into recruiting leadership. The role is based in Maitland, FL (on-site) and requires candidates who are comfortable working in a performance-driven environment.
What You’ll Do
- Meet with hiring managers to understand job requirements and success criteria
- Source qualified candidates using phone, email, social recruiting, job boards and ATS tools
- Screen candidates via phone and video interviews; assess skills, experience, and cultural fit
- Conduct reference checks and coordinate interview logistics with hiring teams
- Communicate opportunity details and prepare candidates for interviews and starts
- Coach candidates on interview techniques and onboarding expectations
- Maintain and grow a network of consultants and candidates aligned to industry skill sets
- Track activity and candidate status in the applicant tracking system and provide timely updates to stakeholders
- Build long-term relationships so consultants view you as a career partner
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (but not required)
- Experience in customer service, sales, retail, hospitality, or leadership roles is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a performance-based, commission-incentive environment
- Team-oriented and able to collaborate across recruiting, operations, and sales functions
- Authorized to work in the United States and able to work on-site in Maitland, FL
Training, Compensation & Perks
- Paid 13-week structured training program (hourly paid during training) with role-plays, job-shadowing, and mentorship
- Initial base salary of $45,000 after the hourly paid training period; base increases to $55,000 after one year (based on performance)
- Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives
- Quarterly bonuses and all-expenses-paid trips for top performers (program details provided by the hiring team)
- Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends and other long-term rewards
- Benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- 20 days paid time off (accrued per year), cell phone allowance after year one, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and monthly wellness programs
- Example earnings (for context, not a guarantee): top 10% of recruiters in prior data earned above market averages after year 1–5
Note on pay: Individual compensation within the posted range ($45,000–$55,000) will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
Career Path & Culture
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship opportunities — promotions are commonly made from within
- Supportive, inclusive culture encouraging authenticity and community engagement
- Opportunities to transition into leadership, management, or adjacent business areas as you grow
Location & Work Type
- Job location: Maitland, FL (this role is based in Maitland and is not eligible for telecommute)
- Applicants should be able to work in the U.S. and relocate/commute to the Maitland area if not local
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please notify Careertakes and we will work with the hiring team to support your needs.
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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