Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee - Florence, KY
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 relationships to generate referrals and sales leads. This role offers comprehensive training and career advancement opportunities within a leading talent solutions company, emphasizing personal and professional development in a team-oriented 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.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring entry-level recruiters / sales trainees to join a high-growth recruiting team. In this role you will be trained to find, screen, and place talent while developing sales and account-management skills.
- Identify qualified candidates using sourcing tools, job boards, and outreach
- Screen and interview candidates to assess fit and readiness
- Build and maintain candidate and client relationships
- Partner with account managers to target key accounts and market segments
- Generate referrals and sales leads through networking and industry outreach
- Perform customer-service tasks and support candidate onboarding
- Participate in community and philanthropic initiatives on behalf of the team
Who You Are / Qualifications
We’re looking for motivated, coachable people who want a career in recruiting and sales.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)
- Customer- or sales-focused experience is a plus
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Strong communication and active-listening skills
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Willingness to learn — we provide a structured training program
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation and benefits are provided by the Confidential Client. The role includes a guaranteed base and substantial variable upside.
- Base salary starting at USD 45,000 per year during training
- Competitive commission program with weekly payouts after training
- Scheduled base increase to USD 55,000 after 12 months (per job plan)
- Total compensation projection (examples): Year 1 ~$50,000; Year 2 ~$76,000; Year 3 ~$102,000
- Range listed in source: USD 45,000 — USD 65,000 per year
- Benefits include Medical, Dental & Vision, company-funded HSA and 401(k), paid time off, employee discounts
- Performance incentives: quarterly bonuses, company-paid trips, and investment-plan contributions
Individual pay within the posted range will depend on experience, skills, location, and other job-related factors.
Training & Career Path
You will join an intensive, structured training program with ongoing coaching. The Confidential Client promotes from within; many employees start in recruiting and advance to senior recruiting and sales leadership roles.
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing learning
- Clear performance milestones and promotion paths
- Direct coaching from experienced recruiters and account managers
Location & Employment Type
- Work location: Hopeful Heights, KY (on-site / local)
- Employment types: FULL_TIME and INTERNSHIP (as applicable to the role and candidate)
Reasonable Accommodations & Legal Notice
Confidential Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process due to a disability, please request one through the contact method provided during the hiring process.
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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