Entry Level Recruiter | Sales Trainee

$45,000 - $195,000/Yr

Actalent - St. Louis Park, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

St. Louis Park, MN

1,001-5,000 employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

Actalent is seeking a highly motivated Entry-Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee to join our team and help advance the careers of STEM professionals engaged in complex and cutting-edge work. This role is pivotal in building trusted relationships with our network of engineering and sciences consultants, which is a key part of our company strategy. As an Entry-Level Recruiter, you will own the full recruiting lifecycle, which includes meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs, sourcing qualified STEM professionals through various recruiting tools, and screening potential consultants through interviews and reference checks. You will learn about their goals, skills, and interests to ensure alignment with available opportunities. In this position, you will also be responsible for communicating work opportunities and preparing consultants for their new roles. This involves performing critical relationship-building activities, such as coaching your consultants for interviews, checking in on their first day of work, and maintaining contact throughout their employment to ensure their satisfaction and engagement. You will be expected to maintain a network of consultants that align with top industry-specific skill sets and build trusted relationships with your network of STEM professionals, ultimately being seen as a partner in helping them advance their careers. Actalent is committed to providing continued education and training throughout your career to keep your skillset sharp and competitive. You will participate in a comprehensive, structured training program that includes 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. Our culture is positive and supportive, encouraging everyone to help develop themselves and others, with a strong emphasis on promoting from within.

Responsibilities

• Own the full recruiting lifecycle, including meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs.
• Source qualified STEM professionals through various recruiting tools.
• Screen potential consultants through interviews and reference checks.
• Communicate work opportunities and prepare consultants for starting their new roles.
• Perform critical relationship-building activities, including coaching consultants for interviews and checking in on their first day of work.
• Maintain a network of consultants that align with top industry-specific skill sets.
• Build trusted relationships with your network of STEM professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales is a plus.
• Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work in a performance-based environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in sales or recruitment is a plus.
• Familiarity with STEM fields and industries.

Benefits

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• 20 days paid time off accrued per year.
• Cell phone allowance after the first year.
• Employee discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Monthly wellness calls.