Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

Actalent • Tempe, AZ

70d • Onsite

About The Position

Actalent is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to build trusted relationships with engineering and science consultants under the Actalent brand, or corporate professionals under the Aston Carter brand. The role focuses on helping skilled professionals advance their careers while supporting client hiring needs.

The recruiter owns the full recruiting lifecycle: understanding hiring managers’ needs, sourcing and screening qualified professionals, communicating opportunities, preparing consultants for new roles, and maintaining relationships throughout their employment. The position also involves developing a network of professionals with industry-specific skills and serving as a career partner to that network.

Actalent provides a structured training program, ongoing education, mentorship, and opportunities for internal advancement. The role is performance-based and offers commission potential and incentives. The stated initial base salary is $45,000 after hourly paid training, increasing to $55,000 after one year of employment. Individual compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, experience, job knowledge, and geographic location.

Requirements

• Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment.
• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work in a performance-based environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet with hiring managers to understand their needs.
• Source qualified professionals through various recruiting tools.
• Interview and conduct reference checks with potential consultants, learning about their goals, skills, and interests to assess alignment.
• Communicate work opportunities and prepare consultants to start new roles.
• Coach consultants for interviews, check in on their first day, and stay in touch throughout employment to support satisfaction and engagement.
• Maintain a network of consultants whose skills align with industry needs.
• Build trusted relationships with professionals and help them advance their careers.

Benefits

• Unlimited commission potential.
• Paid 13-week training period.
• Performance-based incentives.
• Quarterly bonuses.
• All-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers.
• Company-funded investment plan with paid dividends.
• Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• 20 days of paid time off accrued per year.
• Cell phone allowance after the first year.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Monthly wellness calls.
• Continued education and training.
• Formal and informal mentorship programs.
• Opportunities for internal advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed