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 with client needs. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships with professionals to support their career advancement while working in a performance-driven environment with comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities.
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 Summary
Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee to join their talent acquisition team in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. This entry-level role owns the end-to-end recruiting lifecycle: sourcing, screening, presenting candidates, and building long-term relationships with consultants and hiring managers. This is a great role for someone who wants structured training, clear growth paths, and high commission upside.
What You’ll Do
- Own the full recruiting lifecycle for assigned roles and industries
- Meet with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and success profiles
- Source candidates using multiple tools and channels (sourcing, outreach, referrals)
- Screen candidates via phone or video interviews and check references
- Coach candidates for interviews and support them through onboarding
- Maintain and grow a network of qualified professionals aligned to industry skill sets
- Track candidate activity and update applicant tracking records accurately
We’ll Provide
Confidential Client offers a structured training program and ongoing mentorship to accelerate your development.
- Paid, comprehensive 13-week training program with role-plays, job shadows, and teach-backs
- Formal and informal mentorship and career development paths
- A supportive, performance-driven culture and internal promotion opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in customer service, sales, or leadership is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented, performance-based environment
- Coachable, with a desire to grow in recruiting and client-facing roles
Compensation & Perks
Per the original posting, this role includes a combination of base pay, paid training, and unlimited commission potential:
- Paid 13-week training period to start (hourly paid during training)
- Initial base salary of $45,000 after the hourly paid training period, increasing to $55,000 after one year (per source)
- Listed base salary: USD $70,304.00 / year (as published for this posting)
- Unlimited commission potential; performance-based bonuses and top-performer incentives
- Top performers (2021 data) saw significant earnings growth in subsequent years
Note: Individual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, location, and other job-related factors.
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- 20 days paid time off (accrued per year)
- Cell phone allowance after first year
- Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement programs
- Quarterly bonuses, all-expenses-paid annual trips for top performers, and company-funded investment plan
Culture
Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive workplace and offers employee resource groups and service opportunities. You’ll be part of a team that values authenticity, mentorship, and internal growth.
Key Keywords (for candidates)
- Entry Level Recruiter
- Sales Trainee
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruiting Lifecycle
- Sourcing & Interviewing
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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