Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

Actalent•Bloomington, IL

20d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

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 (2023 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
Employee discounts
Tuition reimbursement program
Monthly wellness calls