Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee - Cincinnati, OH
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, career advancement opportunities, and a performance-based compensation structure, emphasizing both recruiting and sales skills within a supportive team 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, Sales.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is looking for motivated entry-level recruiters/sales trainees who want a people-focused, high-growth career. You will be trained and mentored to find, screen, and place candidates while supporting client relationships.
- Identify qualified candidates using online sourcing, referrals, and recruiting tools
- Screen and interview candidates to assess fit and readiness
- Partner with account managers to target accounts, skill sets, and market segments
- Build and maintain industry relationships that generate referrals and sales leads
- Support customer-service activities and candidate follow-up
- Participate in team and community volunteer activities
Qualifications
We encourage applicants who are coachable, competitive, and collaborative.
- Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
- Customer-facing, sales, or service experience (preferred)
- Comfortable working in a team environment and learning quickly
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to participate in a structured training program and measurable performance goals
Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities upon request.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation is transparent and tied to training plus performance.
- Base salary range: USD $45,000 — USD $65,000 per year
- Entry base: $45,000 with unlimited weekly commission potential after the hourly training period
- After one year, base increases (example: to $55,000 for many employees) and continued commission opportunity
- Projected earnings examples (performance-based, for illustration):
- Recruiter — Year 1: ~$50,000; Year 2: ~$76,000; Year 3: ~$102,000
- Sales Manager — Year 1: ~$80,800; Year 2: ~$121,500; Year 3: ~$150,000
- Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company-funded HSA and employer 401(k) contributions
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Performance incentives: quarterly bonuses, all-expense-paid trips, company-funded investment plan
Individual compensation within the posted range will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other lawful factors.
Why This Role
This is an excellent first-step role for people who want a career in recruiting, talent acquisition, and sales. You’ll receive comprehensive training, a supportive team, and a clear internal promotion path. Confidential Client promotes from within and invests in ongoing development for high performers.
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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