Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee

Aerotek; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental/Family leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek, a leading staffing company within Allegis Group, is seeking a Recruiter in Ames, IA. You will identify and engage candidates across channels, conduct screenings, and build pipelines to meet client needs.

You will partner with Account Managers and networks to source top talent, ensuring a positive candidate experience and robust onboarding. The role emphasizes relationship-building, strong communication, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment, with structured training and clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Customer or sales oriented experience beneficial.
• Experience in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify, source, and engage qualified candidates through multiple recruiting channels.
• Conduct candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments.
• Build talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs.
• Partner with Account Managers to understand client hiring demands and market trends.
• Develop relationships with candidates, contractors, and referral networks.
• Deliver exceptional service to clients and candidates throughout hiring process.
• Manage onboarding and ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Stay informed on local labor market trends and conditions.
• Participate in community engagement and networking events to expand Aerotek's presence.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Team orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Why Aerotek?

Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.We are a privately held organization with over 200+ offices nationwide. We work with 95% of Fortune 500 companies and specialize in staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

At Aerotek, we believe people are the difference. Our success is built on investing in our employees, helping them develop their careers, and creating an environment where hard work, collaboration, and achievement are recognized and rewarded.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Aerotek offers an environment where ambitious individuals can learn, grow, and succeed.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture that empowers employees to achieve both personal and professional goals. Through comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, hands on experience, and a promote-from-within culture. In fact, the vast majority of our leaders started their careers in recruiting or sales.

When you join Aerotek, you'll benefit from:

• Structured training and ongoing professional development
• Clear career advancement opportunities and defined growth paths
• A collaborative, high-energy team environment
• Opportunities to earn performance-based incentives and commissions
• Meaningful community involvement and volunteer opportunities
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
• A culture recognized for developing talent, rewarding performance, and celebrating success

As a Recruiter, You Will

As a Recruiter, you will play a critical role in helping individuals find meaningful employment while supporting our clients' workforce needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, sourcing, and engaging qualified candidates through a variety of recruiting channels
• Conducting candidate screenings, interviews, and assessments
• Building talent pipelines to support current and future hiring needs
• Partnering closely with Account Managers to understand client hiring demands, target skill sets, and market trends
• Developing strong relationships with candidates, contractors, industry professionals, and referral networks
• Delivering exceptional customer service to both clients and candidates throughout the hiring process
• Managing the onboarding process and ensuring a positive candidate experience
• Staying informed on local labor market trends and workforce conditions
• Participating in community engagement, volunteer initiatives, and networking events to expand Aerotek's presence and impact

What Makes a Successful Recruiter at Aerotek?

Successful Recruiters are:

• Competitive and goal-oriented
• Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Motivated to learn and continuously improve
• Passionate about helping others achieve their career goals
• Skilled at balancing multiple priorities and managing their time effectively

Compensation & Rewards

We believe exceptional performance deserves exceptional rewards.

Upon successful completion of our salaried non-exempt 13 week training period ($40k annualized), Recruiters earn a base salary of $45,000 annually plus uncapped weekly commission, giving you the opportunity to directly impact your earnings through your performance.After one year of tenure, your base salary automatically increases to $55,000 annually, while maintaining eligibility for commission and additional performance-based incentives.

Our top performers are rewarded through:

• Uncapped earning potential
• Performance incentives and recognition programs
• Leadership development opportunities
• Career advancement into Account Management, Sales, Leadership, and other growth paths within Aerotek and Allegis Group

Projected Recruiter Earnings:

• Year 1: $50,000
• Year 2: $76,000
• Year 3: $102,000

Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision
• HSA & 401k account
• 20 days of paid time off as well as paid holidays
• Parental/Family leave
• Employee discounts

Performance based incentives:

• Quarterly bonuses
• All-expense paid trip
• Company funded investment plan

Do you have the following?

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Customer or sales focused experience
• Experience in a team-oriented environment

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.