Entry Level Sales
The Entry Level Sales role as a Hiring Associate at Confidential Client involves learning staffing services and sales techniques to match candidates with client companies. Responsibilities include reviewing resumes, conducting phone interviews, preparing candidates, negotiating job offers, and collaborating with mentors. This position offers a structured career path with comprehensive training and opportunities for advancement into sales and recruiting management roles.
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.
Overview
This entry-level Hiring Associate (Inbound Sales Representative) role builds the foundation for a long-term sales and recruiting career. You will learn recruiting and staffing services, screen and prepare candidates, conduct phone interviews, and support offer negotiation — all while participating in a structured training program and receiving close mentorship.
What You’ll Do
- Review resumes from internal databases and public job boards to identify strong candidates
- Conduct phone screens to assess candidate fit and qualifications
- Prepare candidates for interviews with hiring managers and provide feedback coaching
- Help negotiate job offers and facilitate the hiring process to successful placement
- Work closely with mentors and team members; attend regular coaching and training sessions
- Complete the client’s formal training program to learn sales, recruiting, and client-facing skills
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
- Demonstrated drive, resilience, and a competitive, sales-oriented mindset
- Previous sales or recruiting experience is a plus but not required
Career Progression
- Typical timeline: ~6 months as a Hiring Associate, then enrollment in Hiring Partner in Training (HPT)
- HPT: 8–12 weeks of hands-on client work under mentorship
- Successful completion of HPT leads to promotion to a Hiring Partner / Account Manager role with responsibility for both sales and recruiting
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $35,600 – $64,000 per year (location-dependent)
- $5,000 LTIP (Long Term Incentive Plan) eligibility described by the client
- Upon promotion to Account Manager: base salary increase, monthly car/cell allowance, and uncapped commission paid regularly
- Typical company earnings (illustrative averages):
- Year 2: $73,000–$88,000
- Year 3: $121,000–$145,000
- Year 4: $135,000–$194,000
- Additional sales contests and awards may include trips, LTIPs, and cash bonuses
Who We Hire / Cultural Fit
We seek candidates with grit, leadership potential, and strong interpersonal skills. Ideal attributes:
- Positive, charismatic, and willing to build relationships in person and by phone
- Resilient under pressure with a drive to improve and compete
- Team-oriented and committed to a high-character, high-performance culture
- Motivated to start a long-term career in sales/recruiting and excel in client-facing roles
Why This Role (Recruiter Notes)
This position is ideal for early-career candidates who want rapid professional development, structured training, and a clear promotion path into full-charge sales/recruiting roles. Third-party recruiters like Careertakes recommend candidates highlight coachability, communication examples, and a track record of persistence when applying.
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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