Entry Level Character Design Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

We are looking for a highly motivated Entry-Level Recruiter/Sales Trainee to join our team and help us advance the careers of skilled professionals doing impactful work. This role involves building trusted relationships with our network of engineering and sciences consultants, or corporate professionals, and understanding what makes them tick to help them achieve their career goals.

• Meet with hiring managers to understand their needs.
• Source qualified professionals through various recruiting tools.
• Screen potential consultants through interviews and reference checks, while learning about their goals, skills, and interests to ensure alignment.
• Communicate work opportunities and prepare consultants for starting their new roles.
• Perform critical relationship-building activities, including coaching your consultants for interviews, checking in on their first day of work, and keeping in touch throughout their employment to ensure their satisfaction and engagement.
• Maintain a network of consultants that align with top industry-specific skill sets.
• Build trusted relationships with your network of professionals to ultimately be seen as a partner in helping them advance their careers.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in customer service, leadership, and/or sales.
• Experience in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work in a performance-based environment.

• Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment.
• Interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Desire to work in a performance-based environment.
• Strong desire to learn and grow.
• Experience in customer service, sales, etc.
• Sense of urgency, excellent presentation skills and a high standard of character and professionalism.

This role is in-office, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 am to 5:00 pm. You will be part of a positive and supportive culture that encourages personal and professional development. We offer a comprehensive, structured training program, and both formal and informal mentorship programs. Employees have opportunities to advance into leadership, management, or explore other opportunities across our business. Our benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, 401(k), and 20 days of paid time off per year. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives, quarterly bonuses, and an all-expenses-paid annual trip for top performers. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment and offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.

This is a Permanent position based out of Somerville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $60000.00/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

This is a fully onsite position in Somerville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.