Sales Trainee/ Entry Level Recruiter
The Sales Trainee/Entry-Level Recruiter 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 to support their career advancement while participating in comprehensive training and mentorship programs within a supportive, performance-driven culture.
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 & recruiting for engineering, sciences, and corporate talent solutions.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
You will own the full recruiting lifecycle as an Entry-Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee for our Confidential Client’s staffing teams, focused on engineering, sciences, and corporate talent solutions.
- Meet with hiring managers to understand role requirements and priorities
- Source qualified professionals using phone outreach, LinkedIn and other sourcing tools
- Screen candidates via interviews and reference checks to evaluate fit, skills and goals
- Communicate opportunities clearly and prepare candidates for interviews and start dates
- Coach candidates for interviews and check in on their first day to ensure a strong onboarding experience
- Maintain and grow a network of consultants and candidates aligned to industry-specific skill sets
- Build trusted, long-term relationships with candidates so you’re seen as a career partner
Training & Career Development
Our Confidential Client provides structured learning to get you performing quickly and progressing long term.
- Paid, comprehensive 13-week training program (role plays, job shadows, teach-backs)
- Ongoing formal and informal mentorship opportunities
- Regular skills training to maintain competitiveness in recruiting and client engagement
- Clear internal promotion paths — the organization promotes predominantly from within
Qualifications
Candidates selected for this role typically have:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)
- Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented, performance-based environment
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Motivation to work in a goal-driven, results-oriented sales/recruiting role
Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates with disabilities to allow participation in the application and interview process.
Compensation & Perks
Compensation details (provided by the Confidential Client):
- Paid 13-week training period (hourly paid during training)
- Initial base salary of $45,000 after the training period, increasing to $55,000 after one year of employment
- Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives
- Quarterly bonuses and travel/recognition opportunities for top performers
- Company-funded investment plan with dividends
Benefits:
- Healthcare, dental and vision
- 401(k)
- 20 days paid time off (accrued per year)
- Cell phone allowance after first year
- Tuition reimbursement program and employee discounts
- Monthly wellness calls
Note: Salary information above is sourced from the position details and is provided to comply with transparency standards.
Culture & Community
The Confidential Client is committed to an inclusive workplace and encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Community groups, service opportunities and a philanthropic foundation support employee involvement and local impact.
Location & Employment Type
This role is based in West Indianapolis, IN (on-site / in-office). Employment type: Full-time.
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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