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Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee

Confidential Clientunspecified
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$53,257
San Diego, California
19 Hours Ago

The Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee at Confidential Client is responsible for managing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and coaching candidates to align with client needs. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships with professionals and clients, supported by comprehensive training and mentorship programs, with strong potential for career growth and performance-based rewards.

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Description

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 seeking an Entry Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee to own full-cycle recruiting activities and build strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers. You will:

  • Source candidates using phone, email, social media and recruiting tools
  • Meet with hiring managers to understand role requirements and priorities
  • Screen and interview candidates; perform reference checks and assess fit
  • Coach candidates through interview prep and onboarding activities
  • Communicate opportunities clearly and prepare candidates for start dates
  • Maintain and grow a network of industry-aligned professionals
  • Track candidate activity and maintain accurate records in ATS

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
  • Experience in customer service, sales, or leadership is a plus
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented, performance-based environment
  • Self-motivated, coachable, and comfortable working to measurable targets

Training, Development & Career Path

  • Paid 13-week structured training program (role plays, job shadows, mentor support)
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development opportunities
  • Promotion and advancement prioritized from within — opportunities for leadership, management, or other cross-functional roles

Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client offers a mix of base pay, commission, and incentives:

  • Paid 13-week training period (hourly during training)
  • Initial base salary of $45,000 after the hourly paid training period, increasing to $55,000 after one year of employment
  • Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives
  • Quarterly bonuses and all-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers
  • Company-funded investment plan and other performance rewards

Reported compensation examples from program performance:

  • Top 10% of recruiters averaged approximately $68,000 in year one, $130,000 in year two, and $195,000 in year five.
  • Some aggregated estimates for this role show an annualized figure of roughly $70,304.

Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), 20 days PTO (accrued), cell phone allowance after year one, employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs.


Culture & Community

Confidential Client fosters an inclusive culture and supports community engagement and philanthropic programs. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values authenticity, mentorship, and professional growth.


Equal Opportunity & Accommodation

Careertakes and our client are committed to inclusive hiring. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, please contact us via the Careertakes platform so we can assist you.


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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