Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

Actalent; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission potential

Quarterly bonuses

Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)

20 days paid time off

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Actalent in Edison, New Jersey is seeking an Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to manage the full recruiting lifecycle and build relationships with engineering and science consultants. This role involves sourcing and screening candidates to align with their career goals.

With a structured training program, you will develop essential skills in a supportive and performance-driven culture. The position offers a competitive base salary of $55,000, increasing to $65,000 after one year, alongside commission and various benefits including healthcare and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus.
• Desire to work in a performance-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with hiring managers to understand needs.
• Source qualified professionals through various tools.
• Screen and interview potential consultants.
• Coach consultants for interviews and maintain relationships.
• Build and maintain a network of industry professionals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication skills

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Actalent connects passion with purpose.

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!

You Will

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 rolesPerforming 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

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 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 $55,000 after hourly paid training period, increasing to $65,000 after one year of employment
  • Our top 10% of recruiters earned an average of $78,000 in year one, $140,000 in year two, and $205,000 in year five (2024 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

Our Culture

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage all employees to bring their most authentic selves to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.

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.

Telecommute: No