Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

Actalent

Charlotte (NC)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission potential

Paid 13-week training period

Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)

20 days paid time off

Cell phone allowance

Monthly wellness calls

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Charlotte seeks an Entry-Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee to enhance career paths for STEM professionals. This role involves full ownership of the recruiting lifecycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to building relationships and ensuring satisfaction. The company provides comprehensive training, unlimited commission potential, and benefits including healthcare and paid time off. Candidates need strong communication skills and a desire to excel in a performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

No previous industry experience is required.
Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus.
Desire to work in a performance-based environment.

Responsibilities

Own the full recruiting lifecycle including understanding hiring managers' needs.
Source qualified STEM professionals through various recruiting tools.
Screen potential consultants through interviews and reference checks.

Skills

Interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Customer service experience

Leadership experience

Desire to work in a performance-based environment

Job 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 STEM professionals doing complex and cutting-edge work. Building trusted relationships with our network of engineering and sciences consultants 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!

No previous industry experience is required.

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. An operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions, Actalent launched as a new specialized engineering and sciences talent services and workforce solutions brand in 2021.

You Will

You will own the full recruiting lifecycle, including:

Meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs
Sourcing qualified STEM 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 STEM 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.
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
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 trips for top performers
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
Monthly wellness calls

Our Culture

The Actalent experience is one of high standards for professional and personal growth, integrity, and inclusivity. Everyone has ownership in the Actalent culture. We ask each member of our team to help us build our culture by:

Bringing their best selves to work every day in terms of caring, competitive spirit and character
Leading by example and working with purpose and pride
Committing to fostering an inclusive and safe workplace where everyone can be their authentic selves

Our Commitment

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We understand the power of a diverse team, celebrate differences, and promote inclusive and accessible environments. To support our colleagues in being their authentic selves and give everyone opportunities for allyship, we offer a range of employee resource groups.

Allegis Group Foundation

The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.

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