
Global Leader In Engineering and Sciences Talent Solutions
Actalent stands as a premier global provider of engineering and sciences services, connecting nearly 30,000 specialized consultants with over 4,500 clients-including many Fortune 500 companies-across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe. As an operating company of Allegis Group, the world's leading talent solutions provider, Actalent has been advancing how companies innovate and scale since 1983.
Comprehensive Expertise Across Industries
Headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, Actalent delivers specialized workforce solutions across critical sectors:
Engineering Capabilities
- Product and manufacturing engineering
- Systems and software development
- Construction management and civil engineering
- Environmental services and architecture
- Power and utilities expertise
Sciences Focus
- Laboratory sciences and research support
- Healthcare services and clinical research
- Specialized technical expertise
Culture Built on Purpose and Growth
Actalent connects passion with purpose. The company is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees bring their authentic selves to work. With a strong emphasis on professional development, Actalent promotes almost exclusively from within, offering clear pathways into leadership, management, and specialized roles across the organization.
Career Development and Support
- Structured training programs with mentorship at every career stage
- Global opportunities across multiple continents and industries
- Performance-based advancement with unlimited earning potential
- Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, dental, vision, and 401(k)
- Work-life balance with 20 days paid time off and flexible delivery models
- Tuition reimbursement and employee assistance programs
- Community engagement through Allegis Group Foundation initiatives
Making An Impact
Every day, Actalent's experts support critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. The company's flexible delivery models ensure access to specialized talent exactly when and where clients need it, while maintaining a positive, supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and professional growth for all team members.
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Jobs for Actalent in United States

Entry Level Recruiter/ Sales Trainee
Description
Actalent connects passion with purpose and our vision is to impact millions of lives through engineering and sciences efforts.
We're 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. Building trusted relationships with our network of engineering and sciences consultants under our Actalent brand, or corporate professionals under our Aston Carter brand, is a key part of our company strategy. If you're enthusiastic about partnering with bright and sharp individuals, understanding what makes them tick, and helping them achieve their career goals-keep reading, we might be a great match!
About Actalent
With global headquarters outside of Baltimore, MD, Actalent has an existing network of almost 30,000 engineering and sciences consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, including many of the Fortune 500. We give clients access to specialized experts that drive scale, innovation, and speed to market, supporting engineering and science initiatives that advance how companies serve the world.
Our Aston Carter brand provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies.
You Will
You will own the full recruiting lifecycle, including:
- Meeting with hiring managers to understand their needs
- Sourcing qualified professionals through various recruiting tools
- Screening potential consultants through interviews and reference checks, while learning about their goals, skills, and interests to ensure alignment
- Communicating work opportunities and preparing consultants for starting their new roles
- Performing 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
- Maintaining a network of consultants that align with top industry-specific skill sets
- Building trusted relationships with your network of professionals to ultimately be seen as a partner in helping them advance their career
We Will
We commit to providing continued education and training throughout your career to keep your skillset sharp and competitive:
- You'll take part in a comprehensive, structured training program to prepare you for your role, including 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.
- At every step of the way, you will be surrounded by a positive and supportive culture that encourages everyone to help develop themselves and others.
- Actalent promotes almost exclusively from within. Employees have the opportunity to develop and advance into leadership, management or explore other opportunities across our business.
Our Qualifiers
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Experience in customer service, leadership, or sales a plus
- Experience collaborating in a team-oriented environment
- Interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Desire to work in a performance-based environment
Our Perks
- Unlimited commission potential
- Paid 13-week training period to start
- Initial base salary of $45,000 after hourly paid training period, increasing to $55,000 after one year of employment
- Our top 10% of recruiters earned an average of $68,000 in year one, $130,000 in year two, and $195,000 in year five (2021 data)
- 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)
- Cell phone allowance after first year
- Employee discounts
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Monthly wellness calls
Our Culture
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage all employees to bring their most authentic selves to work. To achieve these goals, we offer a range of community groups and service opportunities for all employees.
Allegis Group Foundation
The Allegis Group Foundation is a central part of our commitment to giving back to the communities in which we work and live. Did you know that the Allegis Group Foundation can accelerate your efforts to create meaningful change in our communities? Incorporated in 2000, this philanthropic arm of our business awards direct grants to nonprofit organizations and provides additional financial support through our Employee/Office Match Program.
We form strategic alliances with national organizations for the contributions they make to the communities we serve, their ability to help our organization make an impact in the marketplace, and the development offerings they have for our internal employees and consultants.
Check out our Instagram and LinkedIn to see what it's like to be part of our team: instagram.com/weareactalent | https://www.linkedin.com/company/actalentservices
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