Sales Management Trainee
The Sales Management Trainee role at Confidential Client begins with recruiting responsibilities, focusing on sourcing and placing top talent while developing client relationships. Trainees progress to an Account Executive position managing sales processes, client accounts, and leading a team of recruiters, with opportunities for rapid advancement into leadership roles 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 & Recruiting.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Sales Management Trainee who will begin as a Recruiter and fast-track into outside sales and leadership. You’ll learn the business from the ground up and take ownership of client relationships as you progress.
- Start as a Recruiter: source candidates, screen and interview, manage candidate pipelines, and place talent to meet client needs.
- Master sales skills: learn cold-calling, prospecting, lead generation, and consultative selling.
- Build client relationships: schedule and conduct on-site client meetings, negotiate rates and offers, and deliver staffing solutions.
- Transition to Outside Sales (Account Executive): develop and manage your own book of business, own the full sales cycle, and mentor recruiters.
- Lead and grow: train and coach team members, manage recruiter performance, and contribute to strategy and process improvements.
- Maintain accurate records: log activities and candidate/client interactions in CRM/ATS systems and ensure documentation integrity.
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 0–3 years experience, ideally in sales, customer service, retail, or another client-facing role.
- Strong communication, persistence, and a coachable mindset.
- Comfortable with a target-driven environment and motivated by uncapped earning potential.
- Willingness to attend client meetings on-site in the Charlotte, NC area and work in-office as part of a team.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced recruiters and sales leaders.
- Base salary plus uncapped commissions — unlimited earning potential tied to performance.
- Benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), vacation pay, expense account, incentive trips, and profit sharing.
- Clear career path with frequent internal promotion opportunities.
Career Path & Timing
- Typical promotion timeline: 9–12 months from Recruiter to Account Executive (outside sales), depending on performance.
- Long-term: high-performing Account Executives can move into leadership and regional management as opportunities arise.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Charlotte, NC (on-site, with local client visits required).
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Note: This posting follows non-discriminatory hiring practices and complies with applicable U.S. hiring laws for roles based in North Carolina.
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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