Sales Trainee/ Entry Level Recruiter
The Sales Trainee/Entry-Level Recruiter at Confidential Client is responsible for managing the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, and coaching candidates to align with client needs. This role emphasizes building trusted relationships with professionals to support their career advancement while participating in comprehensive training and mentorship programs within a performance-driven and inclusive culture.
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.
About the Confidential Client
Our confidential client is a leading provider of HR & Recruitment solutions that partners with engineering, sciences, and corporate clients across the U.S. and internationally. They connect highly skilled professionals to meaningful projects and career pathways through structured talent programs and long-term client relationships.
You Will
You will own the full recruiting lifecycle as an Entry‑Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee, including:
- Meeting with hiring managers to understand hiring needs
- Sourcing qualified professionals using recruiting tools and platforms
- Screening candidates via interviews and reference checks to assess skills, goals, and fit
- Communicating opportunities and preparing consultants/candidates for placements
- Coaching candidates for interviews and checking in on their first days to ensure successful starts
- Maintaining and growing a targeted network of industry‑aligned professionals
- Building trusted relationships and positioning yourself as a career partner for your network
We Will
The confidential client provides a structured onboarding and ongoing development program:
- A comprehensive, instructor-led training program with role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs
- Formal and informal mentorship opportunities to support your career growth
- A positive, supportive culture that encourages peer development
- Clear progression paths—most advancement comes from within the organization
Our Qualifiers
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus
- Comfortable working in a team-oriented, performance-driven environment
- Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Motivation to succeed in a performance-based role
Compensation & Perks
- Paid 13-week training period to start
- Initial base salary of $45,000 after the hourly paid training period, increasing to $55,000 after one year of employment
- Significant unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives
- Quarterly bonuses and top-performer recognition (company trip and other awards)
- Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends
- Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- 20 days paid time off (accrued per year)
- Cell phone allowance after first year
- Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, and monthly wellness support
Note: Example historic earnings from similar roles (company-provided) showed top performers earning substantially more in later years; individual results vary and depend on performance.
Culture & Community
The confidential client is committed to building an inclusive workplace. They support community engagement through their charitable foundation (Confidential Client Foundation) and offer employee resource groups and volunteer opportunities.
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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