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Entry Level Sales - Franklin, TN (Franklin)

Confidential Client•Human Services
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$70,305
Franklin, Tennessee
8 Days Ago

This entry-level sales position at Confidential Client begins as a Recruiter role focused on sourcing and placing top talent, with a clear career path to transition into an Account Executive role managing client sales and leading a team. The role emphasizes relationship building, sales skills development, and leadership opportunities within a collaborative, fast-paced environment offering comprehensive training and unlimited earning potential.

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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, Sales.

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


Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring motivated, sales-oriented candidates for an entry-level sales role with a clear path from Recruiter to Outside Sales / Account Executive and into leadership. This is a full-time, office-based role in Franklin, TN. The role includes training, base pay plus uncapped commissions, and a benefits package.

  • Estimated compensation: $70,305 per year (estimated) — actual pay includes base salary plus uncapped commissions.
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Location: Franklin, TN (on-site)

How the role progresses

This is a structured career track designed for people who want to grow quickly in sales and leadership:

  • Start as a Recruiter — learn candidate sourcing, client interaction, and inside-sales fundamentals.
  • Transition (typically 9–12 months) into Outside Sales as an Account Executive — own a book of business, prospect, close deals, and manage client accounts.
  • Fast-track to leadership — top performers are promoted to mentor and lead teams.

Key Responsibilities — Recruiter

  • Source candidates using multiple channels and implement recruiting strategies.
  • Learn and use cold calling to generate leads and qualify candidates.
  • Schedule and conduct candidate interviews; negotiate offers and close placements.
  • Maintain accurate records in CRM and ATS.
  • Collaborate with the team to share best practices and support overall goals.

Key Responsibilities — Account Executive (After Promotion)

  • Build and manage your own client pipeline and book of business.
  • Prospect, cold call, set client meetings (on-site), and negotiate rates and contracts.
  • Manage ongoing client relationships and ensure client satisfaction with staffing solutions.
  • Mentor and develop recruiters; help create promotion pathways.
  • Keep detailed CRM/ATS documentation for client and candidate activity.

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive training and mentorship from day one.
  • Base pay plus uncapped commission — unlimited earning potential.
  • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), vacation, expense account, incentive trips, and profit sharing.
  • Clear advancement path into sales and leadership roles.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 0–3 years work experience — sales, retail, customer service, or other client-facing experience a plus.
  • Strong desire to learn, grow, and succeed in a sales-driven environment.
  • Comfortable working in-office in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Why This Role

This position is a great fit if you want structured training, hands-on sales experience, and a fast path to leadership in the staffing/sales industry. Confidential Client invests in its people and promotes from within — performance and initiative are rewarded.


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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