Sales Trainee

Actalent; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission potential

Paid training period for 13 weeks

Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)

20 days paid time off per year

Monthly wellness calls

Cell phone allowance after first year

Job summary

A leading staffing and consulting firm in Virginia is seeking an Entry-Level Recruiter to manage the full recruiting lifecycle for skilled professionals. This role focuses on sourcing candidates, building relationships, and providing a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will have customer service or sales experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping others succeed in their career goals. The position offers competitive training, mentorship, and performance-based rewards, including unlimited commission potential and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service or sales is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Desire to work in a performance-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle and meet with hiring managers.
• Source qualified professionals and screen potential consultants.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with consultants.

Skills

Customer service experience

Leadership skills

Sales experience

Team collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Job description

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Internal Recruiter at Actalent | Hiring Recruiters and Business Development Professionals

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.
• 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 trip 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

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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