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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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Entry-Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee to manage full-cycle recruiting and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. This role is ideal for someone hungry to learn recruiting, sourcing, and candidate-care best practices while developing a sales mindset.

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle for assigned roles
• Meet with hiring managers to define requirements and hiring priorities
• Source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, and other channels
• Screen and interview candidates, conduct reference checks, and assess cultural fit
• Prepare candidates for interviews and new assignments (coaching and onboarding support)
• Maintain accurate candidate records and pipeline in the ATS
• Nurture long-term consultant/candidate relationships and follow up post-placement
• Hit performance-based metrics (submissions, interviews, placements, revenue targets)

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Qualifications

We recommend candidates who can demonstrate the following:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (but not required)
• Interest or experience in customer service, sales, or team-based environments
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Coachable, competitive, and motivated by performance-based compensation
• Basic computer skills and comfort with CRM/ATS tools (training provided)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment

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Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client provides a structured pay and incentive plan designed for rapid earnings growth.

• Base salary range: USD $45,000 – $55,000 per year (after paid hourly training period)
• Paid 13-week training period at hourly pay, then salaried compensation
• Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives
• Quarterly bonuses; top performers receive an all-expenses-paid annual trip
• Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends
• Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• 20 days PTO (accrued annually)
• Cell phone allowance after first year, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and wellness programs

Note: Individual compensation within the posted range will depend on qualifications, experience, location, and other job-related factors.

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Training & Career Growth

Confidential Client invests heavily in new-hire development:

• Comprehensive, structured onboarding with role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs
• Formal and informal mentorship programs
• Ongoing learning to build subject-matter expertise and recruitment/sales skills
• Strong internal promotion culture — many employees move into leadership, operations, or other business areas

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Why This Role — Keywords & Candidate Fit

This position is optimized for candidates searching for:

• entry-level recruiter Lexington, KY
• sales trainee Lexington, KY
• full-cycle recruiting
• candidate sourcing and screening
• recruiter training program

If you want structured training, clear performance metrics, and significant upside through commission and bonuses, this role is a strong fit.

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Work Location & Employment Type

• Primary location: Lexington, KY
• Employment type: Full-time
• This listing follows applicable U.S. hiring laws for positions posted in Lexington, KY.

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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.