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Entry Level Remote Recruiter

Confidential ClientConsulting
Entry LevelFull-timeFull Remote$35,568 - $150,000
Ames, Iowa
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The Entry Level Remote Recruiter at Confidential Client is responsible for building and managing client and candidate relationships, sourcing top talent, and facilitating the hiring process. This role offers comprehensive training and mentorship, uncapped commission-based earnings, and the opportunity to develop a career in executive recruiting within a fully remote, entrepreneurial environment.

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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, Consultancy.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level, remote recruiting role focused on building client relationships, sourcing talent, and supporting the full hiring lifecycle within a Consultancy environment. You will receive training and mentorship while developing a book of business and earning performance-based compensation.

  • Build and manage relationships with clients and industry professionals
  • Identify and recruit top talent via networking, referrals, and proactive sourcing
  • Screen and interview candidates; evaluate fit against client needs
  • Present qualified candidates and coordinate interview and offer processes
  • Negotiate offers and guide candidates and clients through hiring
  • Develop new business opportunities and grow an assigned territory
  • Serve as a trusted advisor within your specialized market

What We’re Looking For

We seek competitive, self-motivated individuals who enjoy relationship-building and are goal-driven. Prior recruiting or sales experience is a plus but not required — we hire for attitude and coach the skills.

  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Competitive, self-motivated, and target-oriented mindset
  • Excellent time management and organizational ability
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
  • Previous experience in recruiting, sales, staffing, customer-facing roles, or business development is helpful but not required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)

Why Join

Work remotely with structured training, mentorship, and clear advancement paths. This role is commission-friendly and rewards productivity and client development.

  • Compensation: $35,568 - $150,000 per year (base range shown; uncapped commissions possible)
  • Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing mentorship
  • Remote work flexibility and an entrepreneurial culture
  • Clear career advancement and leadership opportunities
  • Collaborative team environment and access to company resources to help you succeed

Who Succeeds in This Role

Successful contributors enjoy building relationships, proactively sourcing candidates, and engaging directly with clients. If you’re motivated by results and want a career where effort maps to earnings and growth, this opportunity may be a strong fit.

  • Comfortable making outbound calls and outreach
  • Persistent, coachable, and results-focused
  • Entrepreneurial approach to business development and client service

Compensation & Location

  • Location: Ames, IA (remote / TELECOMMUTE role — applicants should be authorized to work in the U.S.)
  • Salary range (reported): $35,568 — $150,000 per year (base; actual pay may include uncapped commissions)

Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities throughout the application process — please request as needed.


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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