About Talentpoel Talentpoel is a modern talent solutions company helping organizations scale faster by connecting them with high-quality, vetted professionals. We partner with growing businesses to streamline hiring, reduce time-to-fill, and deliver flexible workforce solutions aligned with real business needs. S. presence, we're building a high-performance sales team with clear progression into leadership. This role is designed for someone ambitious, coachable, and motivated to grow into a regional sales leader. Role Overview The Sales Associate will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, engaging prospective clients, and building a strong sales pipeline in the U.This is a high-activity, performance-driven role focused on outbound prospecting, inbound lead qualification, and relationship development. You will also represent Talentpoel at industry events and networking opportunities in the Atlanta market. This position is structured with a clear pathway to becoming a Sales Lead for the Northeast U.Key Responsibilities Conduct outbound prospecting via email, LinkedIn, and phone Qualify inbound leads and assess client hiring needs Book discovery meetings and support deal progression Close early-stage deals during probation and growth phases Attend industry events and represent Talentpoel professionally Build and maintain an organized pipeline within the CRM Research target companies and key decision-makers Develop personalized outreach campaigns to improve response rates Consistently follow up with prospects to move them through the sales funnel Track KPIs, conversion metrics, and revenue performance Collaborate with marketing and delivery teams to align messaging and targeting Ideal Candidate 1-3 years of experience in inside sales, business development, or recruitment sales (B2B preferred) Strong written and verbal communication skills Comfortable with high-volume outreach and performance targets Experience using CRM tools (HubSpot, Salesforce, or similar) Confident engaging decision-makers (HR Leaders, Talent Teams, Founders, Hiring Managers) Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven Coachable and motivated to grow into a leadership role Interest in recruitment, talent solutions, or HR technology is a plus What Success Looks Like Consistent outbound activity and pipeline growth Strong meeting conversion rates Closed deals during probation and growth stages Positive prospect feedback on initial interactions Meeting and exceeding defined KPIs Demonstrated leadership potential and ownership mindset Compensation & Growth Path We offer a structured, performance-based progression model with clear milestones and mentorship at every stage. Probationary Training Period Up to 8 hours per week (Max) | $10/hour + Commission This phase is focused on training, mentorship, and skill development. Receive hands-on sales training and direct mentorship Learn our ICP, positioning, outreach strategy, and CRM systems Begin outbound prospecting and pipeline development Represent Talentpoel at events and networking engagements Work toward clearly defined activity and performance KPIs You are eligible for commission on all deals closed during this stage. Phase 2: Growth Stage (Part-Time) 20 hours per week | $2,000/month + Commission After meeting your KPIs and successfully closing 10 deals, you will transition into the Growth Stage. Take greater ownership of pipeline and revenue targets Manage client conversations more independently Contribute consistently to monthly revenue goals Commission continues to apply to all closed deals. Phase 3: Full-Time Leadership Track Full-Time | $60,000 Base + Commission (On-Target Earnings: $90,000 - $115,000) After demonstrating sustained revenue performance, consistently meeting KPIs, and making a measurable strategic impact during the Growth Stage, you will transition into a full-time role. This compensation structure is performance-driven, with on-target earnings ranging from $90K-$115K based on achieving revenue goals. This role is designed to evolve into a Sales Lead position for the Northeast U.with responsibility for regional growth, revenue ownership, and sales strategy execution. What We Offer Performance-based commission structure from Day 1 Clear, merit-based progression into leadership Flexible remote/hybrid working model Direct mentorship and hands-on training High-growth environment with real ownership The opportunity to help build Talentpoel's U.