Sales Trainee

Actalent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited commission potential

Paid 15-week training period

Monthly car allowance

Monthly cell allowance

Quarterly bonuses

Annual trip for top performers

Company-funded investment plan

Healthcare, dental, vision

401(k)

20 days paid time off

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Entry-Level Sales Trainee, where you'll build trusted relationships with engineering and sciences firms. In this dynamic role, you'll leverage your skills to identify and manage customer relationships, conduct impactful meetings, and drive sales growth. With a strong emphasis on training and mentorship, you'll develop into a subject matter expert while enjoying unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a supportive culture that values personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales.
• Strong desire for a career in Business-to-Business sales.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as talent solutions expert for respective territory.
• Identify and manage customer relationships using CRMs.
• Conduct meetings with decision makers to create value.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Verbal Communication

Presentation Skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

CRM Software

Networking Tools

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Actalent

We’re looking for a highly motivated Entry-Level 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 companies under our Actalent brand, or corporate companies under our Aston Carter brand, is a key part of our company strategy. If you’re enthusiastic about partnering with companies who are making an impact in the world of engineering and sciences—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

• Serve as talent solutions and services subject matter expert for respective territory
• Establish (and adjust when necessary) a list of target accounts and prospects using all available internal and external resources.
• Identify, develop, and manage new and existing customer relationships by leveraging resources including but not limited to CRMs and external networking tools.
• Conduct well-prepared face to face meetings with decision makers; get results by asking appropriate questions that qualify business and take advantage of opportunities to create value and meet client needs.
• Increase sales and market share through assigned and newly generated accounts.
• Maximize profitability by effectively negotiating bill rates and terms; ensure that direct labor rates are in line with market standards.
• Build and maintain relationships within accounts by providing quality consultants; proactively market resumes of ideal candidates.
• Perform sales related activities including, but not limited to leading meetings at client sites and client manager, and consultant lunches.
• Partner with the recruiting team in identifying top Sciences and Engineering talent to fulfill client needs.

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.

Skills and Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales (to include sales major/clubs/internships)
• Strong desire for a career in Business-to-Business/relationship-based sales
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Sense of urgency, excellent presentation skills and a high standard of character and professionalism
• Strong propensity to learn as necessary

Benefits and Compensation

• Unlimited commission potential
• Paid 15-week training period to start
• Initial base salary of $80,000 after hourly paid training period
• Our top 10% of account managers earned an average of $111,000 in year one, $145,000 in year two, and $343,000 in year five (2023 data).
• Monthly car allowance ($425/month) and monthly cell allowance ($100/month) after hourly paid training period
• 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)
• 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

#actalentinternal #LI-Onsite

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, Business Development, and Consulting

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Tuition assistance

Disability insurance

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