Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

Actalent•Houston, TX

2d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Actalent is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee to build trusted relationships with engineering and sciences consultants under the Actalent brand or corporate professionals under the Aston Carter brand, and help them advance their careers. The role owns the full recruiting lifecycle, from understanding hiring needs and sourcing candidates through screening, placement preparation, and ongoing consultant support. It also involves developing and maintaining a network of professionals with industry-specific skills and serving as a career partner to that network. The position includes a comprehensive, structured training program with role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs, along with formal and informal mentorship. Actalent describes a supportive culture that encourages employee development and promotes almost exclusively from within, with opportunities to advance into leadership, management, or other areas of the business. The role is onsite, not telecommutable.

Requirements

Interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Desire to work in a performance-based environment.
Ability to collaborate in a team-oriented 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 staffing needs.
Source qualified professionals using various recruiting tools.
Screen potential consultants through interviews and reference checks, 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 maintain contact throughout their employment to support satisfaction and engagement.
Maintain a network of consultants whose skills align with industry needs.
Build trusted relationships with professionals and support their career advancement.

Benefits

Unlimited commission potential and performance-based incentives.
Paid 13-week training period; initial hourly paid training period.
Initial base salary of $45,000 after the hourly paid training period, increasing to $55,000 after one year of employment.
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, including structured training and mentorship.