Sales Associate - Charlotte

Sales Associate

Join a minority-owned IT staffing and solutions firm and its technology consulting division in an entry-level recruiting and sales role. This position begins with a fully paid, hands-on training academy held onsite at the Columbus, OH headquarters, after which team members return to their home market. Successful completion of performance milestones leads to promotion to a Talent Executive with clear advancement paths into Sales or Recruiting.

Key Responsibilities

• Source Candidates: Reach out to job seekers and referrals to build relationships and identify top technical talent.
• Screen & Qualify: Conduct initial phone screens, gather resumes, and assess candidate fit for open roles.
• Manage Talent Pools: Organize and track candidates in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to support team visibility and hiring success.
• Collaborate with Sales: Partner with Account Executives to match qualified candidates to client needs.
• Learn the Market: Research roles, technologies, and industry trends to better support candidates and hiring teams.
• Training & Progression: Participate in the fully paid Academy training and pursue performance milestones that enable promotion to Talent Executive and further career growth.
• Work Location: Training is onsite at the Columbus, OH headquarters; role supports markets including Columbus, Cincinnati, Charlotte, or Seattle.

Benefits

• Fully paid, hands-on Academy training program to jumpstart your recruiting career.
• Hybrid work schedule with ongoing office perks.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage with employer-paid premium contributions (Medical, Dental, Vision including family coverage).
• Opportunities for high-impact and innovative work across staffing and technology consulting projects.
• Collaborative, award-recognized culture that values diverse perspectives and teamwork.
• Focus on career growth: mentorship, continuous learning, and clear advancement paths into Sales or Recruiting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree OR 4+ years of experience in a customer-facing role.
• Interest in working in one of the following markets: Columbus, Cincinnati, Charlotte, or Seattle.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and enthusiasm for relationship building.
• Proactive team player who takes initiative and proposes new ideas.
• Resilient, challenge-oriented, and intrinsically motivated to succeed.
• Ability to relate comfortably and openly with diverse groups of people.
• Desire to build a career in a commission-driven, performance-based environment.