Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

Position Overview

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We're looking for a highly motivated Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to join our team and help advance the careers of skilled professionals doing impactful work. Building trusted relationships with engineering, sciences, and corporate professionals is a key part of our strategy.

With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent boasts a network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and over 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe – including many Fortune 500 companies. Under our Aston Carter brand, we provide world-class corporate talent solutions across specialties such as accounting, finance, human resources, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle by meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs.
• Source qualified professionals using various recruiting tools.
• Screen potential candidates through interviews and reference checks to assess alignment of their skills, goals, and interests.
• Communicate work opportunities and prepare candidates for starting new roles.
• Perform critical relationship-building activities including coaching consultants for interviews and checking in on their first day to ensure satisfaction and engagement.
• Maintain a network of consultants aligned with top, industry-specific skill sets.
• Build trusted relationships to be recognized as a true partner in advancing candidates’ careers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• A desire to work in a performance-based environment.

Benefits & Perks

• Unlimited commission potential.
• Paid 13-week training period to start.
• Salary: Initial base salary of $45,000 after the hourly paid training period, increasing to $55,000 after one year of employment. Top 10% of recruiters have 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; tuition reimbursement program; and monthly wellness calls.
• Comprehensive, structured training program including role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs.
• Access to formal and informal mentorship programs to support personal and professional growth.
• A positive, supportive culture with ample opportunities for advancement into leadership and management roles.