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Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee (Milwaukee, WI)

Confidential ClientConsulting
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$46,702
West Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2 Days Ago

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 industry relationships to generate referrals and sales leads. This role offers comprehensive training, a supportive and inclusive work environment, and a clear career path with performance-based incentives and commission opportunities.

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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 hiring an Entry-Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee. This is a training-to-hire role where you'll learn full-cycle recruiting and client-facing sales activities while earning commission.

  • Identify and source qualified candidates using phone outreach, job boards, social media and networking.
  • Screen candidates and conduct initial phone or video interviews to assess fit.
  • Coordinate interviews and feedback between candidates and hiring managers.
  • Partner with assigned Account Manager(s) to learn target accounts, skill sets, and local market segments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts to generate referrals and sales leads.
  • Perform customer service and candidate care activities (scheduling, follow-ups, offer communication).
  • Represent Confidential Client in community and volunteer events as part of local talent attraction efforts.

Compensation & Benefits

Confidential Client offers a structured pay and incentive plan with training and clear progression.

  • Base pay during/after training: $45,000 base annually (hourly training period precedes salaried base).
  • After 1 year of tenure: base salary increases to $55,000 with ongoing commission & performance incentives.
  • Position pay range listed in source: USD $45,000 — USD $73,000 per year.
  • Weekly commission plan (uncapped) plus quarterly bonuses and performance-based incentives.
  • Projected earnings (example):
    • Year 1: $50,000+
    • Year 2: $76,000+
    • Year 3: $102,000+
  • Benefits:
    • Medical, dental and vision
    • HSA & 401(k)
    • 20 days paid time off plus paid holidays
    • Parental / family leave
    • Employee discounts
    • Performance rewards including company-paid trips and investment-plan contributions

Who You Are / Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  • Customer- or sales-focused experience preferred.
  • Comfortable working in a team-oriented, target-driven environment.
  • Strong communication skills (phone and written).
  • Coachable, persistent, organized, and motivated to earn via commission.
  • Comfortable with basic MS Office tools and learning applicant tracking / sourcing platforms.

Why You’ll Love This Role

  • Structured training program to learn recruiting and sales skills with promotion paths.
  • Rapid career growth—many recruiters advance into account sales roles.
  • A performance-driven compensation model that rewards results.
  • Opportunity to build a local professional network and give back through community initiatives.

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.

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