Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

Actalent; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission potential

Paid 13-week training period

Base salary starting at $50,000

Top performer earnings

Quarterly bonuses

Company-funded investment plan

Healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k)

20 days paid time off

Cell phone allowance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Entry-Level Recruiter / Sales Trainee to drive the full recruiting lifecycle for engineering and sciences professionals. You will partner with hiring managers, source candidates, screen for fit, and prepare consultants for new roles.

A strong emphasis on relationship-building and a performance-based mindset is required. The role includes comprehensive training, mentorship, and clear paths to leadership within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales a plus.
• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work in a performance-based environment.
• Ability to build trusted relationships in a network.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle from meeting hiring managers to understanding needs.
• Source qualified professionals using various recruiting tools and channels.
• Screen candidates via interviews and reference checks; align goals and skills.
• Communicate opportunities and prepare consultants for start dates.
• Coach consultants for interviews and maintain engagement throughout assignments.
• Maintain a network of consultants aligned with in-demand skill sets.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Sales mindset

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!

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

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

• 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 $50,000 after hourly paid training period, increasing to $60,000 after one year of employment
  • Our top 10% of recruiters earned an average of $73,000 in year one, $135,000 in year two, and $200,000 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

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.

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.

We form strategic alliances with national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact in the marketplace, and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants.

Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn to see what it’s like to be part of our team: instagram.com/weareactalent | https://www.linkedin.com/company/actalentservices

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