Entry Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee

Aerotek

Austin, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
LOCATION
Austin, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago
Overview:

Entry-Level Recruiter (No Experience Required)

Career Change Opportunity | Paid Training | Performance-Based Earnings

 

About Aerotek

Aerotek is an operating company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. We are a privately held organization with over 200+ offices nationwide. We work with 95% of Fortune 500 companies and specialize in staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance.

 

Why Aerotek?

We are known for developing people from the ground up. Many of our top performers began their careers in hospitality, food service, retail, customer service, and sales before transitioning into recruiting.

What sets Aerotek apart:

  • Industry-leading training with no prior recruiting experience required
  • A people-first culture focused on development, inclusion, and performance
  • Promotion exclusively from within—most Recruiters advance into sales or leadership roles
  • Clear expectations, measurable goals, and uncapped earning potential

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with people, and are motivated by results, this role offers a long-term career path—not just a job.

 

What You’ll Do as a Recruiter

As a Recruiter, you will serve as the primary connection between job seekers and our clients. You’ll build relationships, solve hiring challenges, and deliver a high-quality candidate experience.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Gain hands-on experience with industry-leading recruiting tools and technology that support sourcing, organization, and an excellent candidate experience.
  • Identify qualified candidates through various recruiting and sourcing tools.
  • Screen and interview qualified candidates.
  • Partner with your Account Manager to identify top accounts, target skill sets, and key market segments.
  • Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts to gain knowledge and generate referrals and sales leads.
  • Perform various customer service-related activities.
  • Give back to your community by volunteering and partnering with various philanthropic organizations.

Who Succeeds in This Role

You do not need prior recruiting experience. We provide paid training and ongoing coaching.

Backgrounds that tend to thrive:

  • Food service, bartending, or hospitality
  • Retail or commission-based sales
  • Customer service or call center environments
  • Car sales or other relationship-driven roles

Transferable skills we value:

  • Communication and relationship-building
  • Time management and prioritization
  • Resilience, competitiveness, and accountability
  • Comfort working toward performance goals and metrics

Compensation & Career Growth

During training, you’ll receive hourly pay. Upon successful completion:

  • Base salary: $45,000 + unlimited weekly commission
  • After 1 year: Base salary increases to $55,000, plus continued commission and incentives

Projected Total Earnings:

  • Year 1: ~$50,000
  • Year 2: ~$76,000
  • Year 3: ~$102,000

Earnings are performance-based and uncapped.

 

Benefits & Perks

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) and HSA options
  • 20 days of paid time off plus paid holidays
  • Parental and family leave
  • Employee discounts and wellness programs
  • Employee-led resource groups
  • Performance-based incentives including quarterly bonuses, all-expense-paid trips, and a company-funded investment plan

Compensation is based on role requirements, geographic location, internal equity, and individual qualifications.

 

Ready to Make a Career Move?

If you’re looking to transition out of an hourly, shift-based, or commission-only role and into a structured career with growth, training, and long-term upside, Aerotek offers the opportunity to build something sustainable.

About the Company

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Aerotek

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.  

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

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1983
WEBSITE
https://www.aerotek.com/