Recruiter/Sales Trainee
The Recruiter/Sales Trainee at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on building trusted relationships with engineering and science professionals to help advance their careers. Responsibilities include sourcing and screening candidates, collaborating with hiring managers, coaching consultants, and maintaining ongoing engagement to ensure satisfaction. This fully onsite position offers comprehensive training, mentorship, and performance-based incentives within a supportive team 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, HR & Recruitment.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role Overview
This is an entry-level Recruiter / Sales Trainee role based in Olive Branch, MS for a Confidential Client in the HR & Recruitment industry. You'll learn full-cycle candidate sourcing, screening, and relationship management while working in a performance-driven, commission-capable environment. This position includes a structured training program, mentorship, and clear advancement pathways into leadership and account management roles.
What You’ll Do
- Meet with hiring managers to understand open roles, hiring timelines, and skill requirements.
- Source qualified candidates using ATS tools, job boards, social media, and outreach.
- Screen candidates with phone interviews, assess fit, and coordinate reference checks.
- Prepare and coach candidates for interviews; manage offer and onboarding logistics.
- Build and maintain a network of consultants and professionals in engineering, sciences, and corporate functions.
- Maintain accurate candidate and client records in the ATS and provide regular status updates to hiring teams.
- Develop consultative relationships to become a trusted career partner for candidates.
- Contribute to team performance goals and participate in continuous training and development.
Who You Are / Required & Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
- 1–3 years of experience in customer service, sales, leadership, or related roles.
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable working in a performance-based, target-driven environment.
- Team player with a desire to learn, grow, and take initiative.
- Strong presentation skills, sense of urgency, and high professional standards.
- Familiarity with candidate sourcing or CRM/ATS platforms is a plus (not required for entry-level hires).
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $45,000 — $60,000 per year.
- Initial paid training period (24 weeks), with hourly pay during training.
- Guaranteed initial base salary of $60,000 after hourly paid training period (as advertised).
- Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives.
- Quarterly bonuses and an all-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers.
- Monthly car allowance ($425) and monthly cell allowance ($100) after training.
- Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends for eligible roles.
- Benefits: healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), employee discounts, tuition reimbursement.
- 20 days paid time off (accrual per year).
- Additional programs: monthly wellness calls, mentorship, and internal mobility opportunities.
Work Environment & Schedule
- Full-time, fully onsite in Olive Branch, MS.
- Standard schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM.
- Culture: structured training program, formal and informal mentorship, and clear advancement paths.
Why This Role Is a Good Fit
- Fast track into recruiting, sales, and account management with measurable earnings upside.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship — ideal for motivated, growth-minded candidates.
- Tangible career progression: many employees advance into leadership and senior account roles.
- Competitive base pay + commission structure that rewards top performers.
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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