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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About the role

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee in Mobile, AL. This entry-level role is a blended recruiting and sales training position designed to develop talent-acquisition skills, client relationship management, and performance-based selling in the HR & Recruitment industry. You will work on sourcing, screening, and placing candidates while learning consultative sales techniques and account management fundamentals.

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What You’ll Do

• Identify, source, and engage qualified candidates through phone, email, job boards, social media, and community outreach
• Screen candidates, conduct interviews, and evaluate fit for client needs
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
• Partner with account teams to understand client requirements, target skills, and hiring priorities
• Manage onboarding tasks and help ensure a positive candidate experience
• Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records in applicant tracking systems
• Participate in community engagement, networking events, and referral development
• Meet and exceed weekly and monthly performance goals tied to placements and revenue

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset with a desire to learn sales and recruiting
• Strong communicator who builds rapport quickly with candidates and clients
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment
• Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing work to meet deadlines
• Customer- or sales-focused experience is preferred; Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Team-oriented and eager to participate in training and professional development

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Compensation & Rewards

• Paid 13-week salaried training period (salaried non-exempt; $40,000 annualized plus OT during training)
• Base salary after training: $45,000 annually plus uncapped weekly commission
• After one year, base salary increases to $55,000 annually while remaining commission-eligible
• Projected earnings (examples based on performance):
  • Year 1: $50,000
  • Year 2: $76,000
  • Year 3: $102,000
• Performance incentives, quarterly bonuses, recognition programs, and leadership development opportunities
• Uncapped earning potential for top performers

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA & 401(k) options
• 20 days of paid time off plus paid holidays
• Parental/family leave
• Employee discounts and community involvement opportunities

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Why This Role Matters

This role is an excellent pathway into recruiting, account management, sales, and leadership within the HR & Recruitment sector. Confidential Client invests in structured training, ongoing coaching, and a promote-from-within culture—making this a strong first step for candidates who want a career in talent acquisition and client-facing sales.

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Location

Mobile, AL — on-site / local. This posting uses Mobile, AL as the authoritative location.

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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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