Entry Level Business Development Representative

Actalent; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission potential

Paid 13-week training period

Base salary $45,000 with progression

Performance-based incentives

Quarterly bonuses

Wellness and benefits

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee in Cincinnati, OH to own full recruiting lifecycle, from meeting with hiring managers to sourcing and screening consultants. You will build relationships with engineers and sciences professionals and help them advance their careers.

The role includes a 13-week paid training period with base salary starting at $45,000, rising after the first year. Expect unlimited commission potential, incentives, and comprehensive benefits as you grow into

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales a plus
• Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment
• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs
• Sourcing qualified professionals through various recruiting tools
• Screening potential consultants through interviews and reference checks
• Communicating work opportunities and preparing consultants for starting their new roles
• Performing relationship-building activities to ensure satisfaction and engagement
• Maintaining a network of consultants that align with top skill sets
• Building trusted relationships with professionals to advance their careers

Skills

Recruiting

Sales

Account management

Talent acquisition

Sales support

Customer service

Administrative support

Hiring

Inside sale

Outside sales

Job description

Description

Actalent connects passion with purpose and our vision is to impact millions of lives through engineering and sciences efforts. We’re looking for a highly motivated Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to join our team and help us advance the careers of skilled professionals doing impactful work. Building trusted relationships with our network of engineering and sciences consultants under our Actalent brand, or corporate professionals under our Aston Carter brand, is a key part of our company strategy. If you’re enthusiastic about partnering with bright and sharp individuals, understanding what makes them tick, and helping them achieve their career goals—keep reading, we might be a great match! About Actalent With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. Our Aston Carter brand provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies.

You will own the full recruiting lifecycle, including:

• Meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs


• Sourcing qualified professionals through various recruiting tools


• Screening potential consultants through interviews and reference checks, while learning about their goals, skills, and interests to ensure alignment


• Communicating work opportunities and preparing consultants for starting their new roles


• Performing critical relationship‑building activities, including coaching your consultants for interviews, checking in on their first day of work, and keeping in touch throughout their employment to ensure their satisfaction and engagement


• Maintaining a network of consultants that align with top industry‑specific skill sets


• Building trusted relationships with your network of professionals to ultimately be seen as a partner in helping them advance their career We Will We commit to providing continued education and training throughout your career to keep your skillset sharp and competitive:


• You’ll take part in a comprehensive, structured training program to prepare you for your role, including role plays, job shadows and teach‑backs to create camaraderie and ensure you become a subject matter expert within your industry.


• Throughout your career at Actalent, you will engage in both formal and informal mentorship programs to progress toward your personal and professional goals.


• At every step of the way, you will be surrounded by a positive and supportive culture that encourages everyone to help develop themselves and others.


• Actalent promotes almost exclusively from within. Employees have the opportunity to develop and advance into leadership, management or explore other opportunities across our business. Our Qualifiers


• Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales a plus


• Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment


• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills


• Desire to work in a performance-based environment Our 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 of employment


• Our 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


• 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 first year


• Employee discounts


• Tuition reimbursement program


• Monthly wellness calls

Skills

Recruiting, Sales, Account management, Talent acquisition, Sales support, Customer service, Recruitment, Administrative support, Hiring, Inside sale, outside sales

Top Skills Details

Recruiting,Sales,Account management,Talent acquisition,Sales support

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 6 months sales experience (preferred) -recruiting experience (preferred not required)

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $45000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Work Environment Work in an in‑office environment with a developmental and winning culture . Enjoy the support of a positive and inclusive company culture that promotes personal and professional growth. Benefit from unlimited commission potential, a paid 13-week training period, performance-based incentives, and a range of employee benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k). Participate in our tuition reimbursement program and monthly wellness calls. Engage in our community service opportunities and benefit from the Allegis Group Foundation's support for nonprofit organizations.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.