Entry Level Sales - Indianapolis
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 sales role managing client relationships and leading a team. The role offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and opportunities for rapid advancement into leadership within a collaborative, fast-paced sales 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, staffing and recruiting.
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 sales career track that starts in recruiting and fast-tracks high performers into outside sales and leadership. You will:
- Work as a Recruiter to source, screen, interview, and place candidates for client staffing needs.
- Learn and apply cold-calling and outbound prospecting techniques to generate leads and set client meetings.
- Manage candidate and client interactions in CRM and ATS systems; maintain accurate documentation.
- Negotiate offers and rate agreements with clients and candidates, and close placements.
- Transition into an Account Executive role (typical promotion 9–12 months) to build and own a book of business:
- Prospect, pitch, and close new clients; manage ongoing client relationships and contracts.
- Mentor and lead a team of recruiters as you grow into a sales manager role.
- Take on additional responsibilities that support team goals and company growth.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive onboarding training and ongoing mentorship.
- Base compensation plus uncapped commission structure and clear, measurable targets.
- Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision (where offered), 401(k), paid time off, and incentive programs.
- Career progression with promotion-from-within philosophy and opportunities for leadership.
- Travel/incentive opportunities and profit-sharing components for eligible roles.
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 0–3 years of professional experience; customer-facing or sales experience is a plus.
- Strong desire to learn, grow, and pursue a sales career.
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented office environment with in-person collaboration.
- Resilient, coachable, and motivated by performance-based earnings.
Career Path
Start as a Recruiter to learn recruiting fundamentals and client interaction. High performers move into Outside Sales as Account Executives and then into management roles. The company emphasizes internal promotion — your results and leadership determine pace of advancement.
Compensation & Benefits (Summary)
- Competitive base pay plus uncapped commissions (performance-based).
- Benefits package (medical/dental/vision where offered), 401(k), paid vacation, incentive trips, and other employee programs.
- Specific salary or range (if disclosed) will be provided during the interview process or on application materials.
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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