Recruiter / Sales Trainee

Job Title: Recruiter / Sales Trainee (Entry-Level Sales Development Representative)

Job Description

This entry-level Recruiter / Sales Trainee position offers an opportunity to launch a career in business-to-business, relationship-based sales while helping advance the careers of skilled engineering and sciences professionals. You will learn to build and manage a portfolio of client relationships, act as a subject matter expert for talent solutions and services, and partner closely with recruiting teams to match top talent with impactful opportunities. This role includes comprehensive training, mentorship, and a clear path for professional growth into leadership, management, or other areas of the business.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for talent solutions and services within your assigned territory.
• Establish and regularly update a list of target accounts and prospects using internal tools and external resources.
• Identify, develop, and manage new and existing customer relationships by leveraging CRMs and external networking tools.
• Conduct well-prepared, face-to-face meetings with decision makers to understand their needs, qualify business opportunities, and present value-added solutions.
• Increase sales and market share through the growth of assigned and newly generated accounts.
• Maximize profitability by effectively negotiating bill rates and terms, ensuring direct labor rates align with market standards.
• Build and maintain strong relationships within client accounts by providing high-quality consultants and proactively marketing resumes of ideal candidates.
• Perform sales-related activities including leading meetings at client sites and organizing client manager and consultant lunches to strengthen relationships.
• Partner closely with the recruiting team to identify top sciences and engineering talent that aligns with client requirements.
• Participate in a structured training program, including role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs, to develop expertise in your industry and sales approach.
• Engage in ongoing formal and informal mentorship to support your personal and professional development.
• Uphold a high standard of character, professionalism, and customer service in all interactions with clients, candidates, and colleagues.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales, which may include sales-related majors, clubs, or internships.
• Strong desire to build a long-term career in business-to-business, relationship-based sales.
• Proven customer service and sales aptitude with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize and follow through on tasks.
• Excellent presentation skills, both in-person and over the phone.
• High standard of character, integrity, and professionalism.
• Strong propensity and motivation to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
• Interest in or willingness to pursue education related to sales.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with CRMs and networking tools to manage and grow client relationships.
• Exposure to engineering, sciences, accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, or administrative professions is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, particularly recruiting and account management.
• Comfort with conducting face-to-face meetings and networking events with business decision makers.
• Ability to negotiate terms and rates in line with market conditions.
• Strong goal orientation and motivation to achieve performance-based incentives and commissions.
• Openness to structured training, coaching, and feedback as part of professional development.

Work Environment

This is an in-office role with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will work in a fast-paced, sales-driven environment that emphasizes collaboration between sales and recruiting teams and extensive interaction with clients and consultants. The organization provides a comprehensive, structured training program with role plays, job shadows, and teach-backs, as well as ongoing formal and informal mentorship. The culture is positive and supportive, encouraging continuous learning, professional growth, and internal promotion opportunities. The role includes typical office technologies such as CRM systems and networking tools, and you will frequently conduct meetings at client sites and participate in in-person client and consultant interactions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

Benefits and Compensation Unlimited commission potential Paid 24-week training period to start Initial base salary of $60,000 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 Benefits Healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k) 20 days paid time off (accrued per year) Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement program Monthly wellness calls

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.