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.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking motivated entry-level Recruiters / Sales Trainees to join their team supporting multiple offices in the Greater Chicago area (Deerfield, Crystal Lake, Oak Brook, Schaumburg). This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious, goal-oriented candidates who want structured training, clear promotion paths, and uncapped earning potential.

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What You’ll Do

As an entry-level Recruiter / Sales Trainee you will:

• Identify, source, and engage qualified candidates across multiple channels (phone, email, social, referrals)
• Screen and interview candidates; assess fit for client roles
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Partner with account managers to understand client hiring requirements and market trends
• Manage candidate relationships and deliver a high-quality candidate experience
• Support onboarding and follow-up to ensure successful placements
• Participate in community engagement, networking events, and local outreach to grow the talent pool

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Who We’re Looking For

Successful candidates typically have:

• A competitive, goal-driven mindset

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Motivation to learn and continuously improve

• Customer- or sales-focused experience (preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and a high-volume workflow

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Compensation & Rewards

This role includes a structured paid training program and clear pay progression:

• 13-week salaried, non-exempt training period (annualized ~$40,000 plus overtime)
• Base salary after training: $50,000 annually + uncapped weekly commission
• After one year of tenure, base salary increases to $60,000 annually (remaining commission-eligible)
• Projected total earnings examples (including commission): Year 1: $50,000; Year 2: $76,000; Year 3: $102,000
• Performance incentives, quarterly bonuses, and top-performer rewards (e.g., company-paid trips)

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA & 401(k) options
• Paid time off (20 days) and paid holidays
• Parental/family leave
• Employee discounts
• Career development and leadership pathways (Account Management, Sales, Leadership)

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Location & Work Environment

• On-site roles supporting the Greater Chicago area (Deerfield, Crystal Lake, Oak Brook, Schaumburg).
• High-energy, collaborative teams with a promote-from-within culture.
• Expect a combination of candidate outreach, client collaboration, and in-office team-based coaching.

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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.

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