Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee

Position Overview

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We’re seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to own the full recruiting lifecycle, build trusted relationships, and help skilled professionals advance their careers. With a vast network spanning engineering, sciences, and corporate talent through our Actalent and Aston Carter brands, you’ll engage with top industry experts and work within a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs
• Sourcing qualified professionals through various recruiting tools
• Screening potential consultants via interviews and reference checks to ensure alignment with their goals, skills, and interests
• Communicating work opportunities and preparing consultants for new roles
• Performing relationship-building activities including coaching for interviews, checking in on their first day, and maintaining continuous engagement
• Maintaining a network of consultants aligned with top industry-specific skill sets
• Building trusted relationships to be seen as a true partner in career advancement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus
• Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Desire to work in a performance-based environment

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited commission potential
• Paid 13-week training period to start
• Initial base salary of $45,000 after hourly paid training period, increasing to $55,000 after one year
• Top 10% of recruiters earned an average of $68,000 in year one, $130,000 in year two, and $195,000 in year five (2021 data)
• Performance-based incentives and quarterly bonuses
• All-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers
• Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends
• Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• 20 days paid time off (accrued per year)
• Cell phone allowance after the first year
• Employee discounts and tuition reimbursement program
• Monthly wellness calls
• Comprehensive training program including role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs
• Formal and informal mentorship programs to support career progression
• Opportunities for internal advancement and leadership roles