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, Staffing & Talent Solutions (manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities & maintenance).

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

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Overview

This Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee to join a high-energy staffing and talent solutions team in Knoxville, TN. This entry-level, full‑time role includes structured training, an hourly training period, a base salary with commission upside, and a clear path into sales and leadership for high performers.

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What You’ll Do

• Identify qualified candidates using phone sourcing, job boards, social media, and ATS tools
• Screen and interview candidates to assess skills, fit, and availability
• Maintain candidate pipelines and track activity in the applicant tracking system
• Partner with account managers to target key accounts and skill sets
• Build and nurture industry relationships to generate referrals and sales leads
• Coordinate interviews, manage candidate communication, and support offer processes
• Deliver excellent customer service to candidates and hiring managers
• Participate in community outreach and company-sponsored volunteer activities

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Customer- or sales-focused experience (retail, call center, hospitality, campus sales, etc.)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Coachable, resilient, and motivated by targets and measurable outcomes
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary during training: $45,000 per year
• After 12 months: base salary increases to $55,000 per year (plus ongoing commission)
• Weekly commission structure with unlimited earning potential
• Projected earnings (examples):
  • Year 1: $50,000 (base + commission)
  • Year 2: $76,000
  • Year 3: $102,000
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA and 401(k) options
• 20 days paid time off plus paid holidays
• Parental/family leave and employee discounts
• Performance incentives: quarterly bonuses, company-funded investment plan, and all-expenses-paid recognition trips

Individual compensation for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.

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Why This Role

• Structured training program with clear milestones and weekly coaching
• Strong internal promotion track record — many recruiters move into sales and leadership
• Hands-on experience in staffing and talent solutions across manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, and facilities
• Fast path to measurable earnings and career progression for top performers

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Location & Employment Type

• Work location: Knoxville, TN (on-site)
• Employment type: Full‑time

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Keywords & Skills (for applicants)

• Entry level recruiter Knoxville
• Recruiter trainee
• Staffing recruiter
• Sales trainee — recruiting
• Candidate sourcing & screening
• ATS and candidate pipeline management

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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.