Recruiter/Sales Trainee
The Recruiter/Sales Trainee at Confidential Client is responsible for managing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and coaching candidates to align with client needs. This entry-level role emphasizes building trusted relationships with professionals and clients to support career advancement and company growth within a performance-based 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 & Recruiting (Engineering & Professional Talent Solutions).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
About the Role
This is an entry-level Recruiter / Sales Trainee role based in San Diego, CA. You will own the full recruiting lifecycle for technical and corporate talent: sourcing, screening, coaching, and placing consultants with client organizations. The position includes a paid training period, performance-based incentives, and significant commission upside.
What You’ll Do
- Manage full-cycle recruiting: meet hiring managers, define role requirements, and deliver qualified candidates
- Source candidates using online tools, referral networks, and outreach campaigns
- Screen and interview consultants; conduct reference checks and assess fit with client needs
- Prepare candidates for interviews and new assignments; provide coaching and onboarding support
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with candidates and hiring managers
- Track candidate pipelines and maintain accurate records in the ATS / CRM
- Drive business development activities to grow client relationships and open opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (not required)
- Experience in customer service, sales, leadership, or team-based roles is a plus
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working in a performance-based, target-driven environment
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Compensation & Benefits
- Initial base salary of $70,304 per year after hourly-paid training period (paid 13-week training to start)
- Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives
- Quarterly bonuses and all-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers
- Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends
- Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) plan
- 20 days paid time off (accrued per year)
- Cell phone allowance after first year; employee discounts; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs
Note: Individual compensation offered will depend on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Ideal Candidate
- Motivated, coachable, and persistent — you pursue results and learn quickly
- Comfortable with outbound activity (calls, emails, networking) and consultative conversations
- Team player who collaborates with colleagues and hiring managers to meet shared goals
- Eager to build a career in recruiting, talent acquisition, or sales within a high-growth staffing environment
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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