Associate Sales Recruiter

Peak Sales Recruiting; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-First

Flexible Culture

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

Peak Sales Recruiting is seeking an Associate Sales Recruiter to help identify, engage, and deliver top B2B sales talent across North America. You will partner with our sales team to build strong candidate pools and drive search outcomes in a high-performance, remote environment.

The role is an early-career opportunity, focusing on coaching, coaching, and ownership of searches. You’ll be measured against clear targets and will receive training on Peak’s search methodology to grow your recruiting

Qualifications

• Up to one year of experience in recruiting, sales, business development, or similar fast-paced environments.
• Track record of competing, pushing through setbacks, and pursuing ambitious goals.
• Background in athletics, performance-based sales, or entrepreneurship is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Learn and own the full recruitment process from search launch through placement.
• Source and identify top B2B sales talent across North America.
• Make high volumes of outbound calls and messages to engage passive candidates.
• Conduct structured screens to assess experience, motivation, and fit.
• Deliver qualified shortlists aligned with client expectations.

Skills

Outbound activity

Sales communication

Candidate engagement

Relationship building

Coachability

Remote collaboration

Salesforce experience

LinkedIn Recruiter

Tools

Salesforce

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Associate Sales Recruiter

Remote, Canada | Full-Time

This posting reflects an actively open, existing vacancy at Peak Sales Recruiting.

About Peak Sales Recruiting

At Peak Sales Recruiting, our purpose is clear: we drive organizations and individuals to achieve excellence.

For more than two decades, we have partnered with growth-oriented organizations across North America to identify and secure exceptional B2B sales talent. As a leading executive search firm focused exclusively on sales, we help companies build elite teams that drive revenue, accelerate growth, and create lasting competitive advantage.

Our success is built on four core values:

• Driven to Achieve Excellence
• Disciplined to Do the Right Thing the Right Way
• Of Service to Empower Excellence in Others
• Always Improving to Reach New Heights

We believe exceptional results come from discipline, accountability, continuous improvement, and a genuine commitment to serving others. Our team thrives in a high-performance, fully remote environment where collaboration and ownership drive meaningful outcomes for clients and candidates alike.

Position Summary

We are looking for an Associate Sales Recruiter to join our growing team.

As an Associate Sales Recruiter, you will help organizations achieve sales excellence by identifying, engaging, and delivering exceptional B2B sales talent.

You will partner closely with our sales team, which owns the client relationship, so you can focus on finding exceptional candidates, building trust with them, and delivering outstanding search outcomes.

This is an early-career opportunity for someone who is highly competitive, driven, coachable, and excited to build a career in recruiting. You want pressure. You want a scoreboard. You want to be measured against clear targets and know exactly where you stand. You do not need years of recruiting experience, but you do need the resilience to hear “no,” the discipline to keep going, and the desire to compete, improve, and win as part of a high-performing team. We will teach you Peak’s search methodology and give you the coaching, tools, and opportunity to take ownership of your searches.

What You'll Be Doing

Search Execution

• Learn and own the full recruitment process, from search launch through placement.
• Partner with Sales to execute search engagements.
• Source and identify top-performing B2B sales professionals across North America using LinkedIn Recruiter, databases, referrals, market research, and other creative sourcing methods.
• Make a high volume of outbound calls and messages every day to engage passive candidates, generate interest, and build strong talent pipelines.
• Conduct structured phone and video screens to assess each candidate’s experience, performance, motivation, communication skills, and fit for the opportunity.
• Deliver highly qualified candidate shortlists aligned with client expectations and Peak standards.
• Execute each engagement utilizing Peak's proven search methodology.

Candidate Relationship Management

• Develop long-term relationships with sales professionals built on trust and credibility.
• Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience through consistent communication and professionalism.
• Build the knowledge and credibility to guide candidates throughout the search process.
• Represent the Peak brand with integrity and excellence in every interaction.

Performance Excellence

• Achieve and exceed activity, pipeline, and placement objectives.
• Maintain accurate and disciplined data management within Salesforce.
• Effectively manage multiple search engagements without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with teammates to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
• Demonstrate Peak's purpose and values in all aspects of your work.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

• Partner cross-functionally with Sales and internal teammates to deliver exceptional results.
• Share best practices and contribute to the ongoing development of processes and standards.
• Support a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Up to one year of experience in recruiting, sales, business development, customer service, or another fast-paced, results-driven environment. Direct recruiting experience is not required.
• A track record of competing, pushing through setbacks, and working relentlessly toward ambitious goals.
• A background in competitive athletics, performance-based sales, entrepreneurship, or another environment where results are earned is a strong asset.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to speak with accomplished sales professionals.
• Comfortable with high levels of outbound activity and relationship building by phone, video, and digital channels.
• Thrives under pressure and is energized by competition, clear targets, scoreboards, and being measured on results.
• Resilient, coachable, organized, disciplined, and personally accountable.
• Experience with Salesforce, LinkedIn Recruiter, or applicant tracking systems is helpful but not required.
• A commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and helping others achieve their highest potential.

What We Offer

Remote-First, Flexible Culture

100% remote work environment with company-provided equipment. Our model gives you autonomy and flexibility, built on trust and clear expectations rather than watching a clock.

Wellness and Growth:

• Three weeks of vacation, plus five PTO days annually
• Comprehensive benefits after 90 days
• RRSP matching after six months
• $750 annual Health & Wellness Allowance, in addition to our benefits program
• Uncapped commissions and performance incentives
• Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

Why Peak Sales Recruiting?

At Peak Sales Recruiting, you will join a team that believes excellence is a journey, not a destination. You will learn from high-performing professionals, build meaningful candidate relationships, and contribute to the success of organizations across North America.

If you are hungry to build a career in recruiting, thrive in a competitive environment, and want your effort to have a direct impact on your results, we want to hear from you.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Belonging

Peak is committed to building a team that reflects the range of experience and perspective our clients and candidates bring to us every day. We evaluate every application on merit, fit against our values, and demonstrated ability to do the work, and we welcome applicants of all backgrounds.

If you require an accommodation at any stage of our interview process, let us know and we will work with you to provide one.

AI in Recruitment at Peak

Peak Sales Recruiting does not use artificial intelligence to screen applications. Every application is reviewed by a member of our team.

Official Recruitment Notice

All applications to Peak Sales Recruiting are reviewed directly by our internal team. Legitimate communication from us will only come from an email address ending in [@peaksalesrecruiting.com, confirm exact domain].

Peak will never ask you for payment, banking details, or personal financial information at any stage of our recruitment process. If you receive a suspicious message claiming to represent Peak, please reach out to us directly to verify it before responding.

Compensation & Pay Transparency

At Peak, we believe in pay transparency, equity, and fairness. We benchmark compensation against comparable executive search and B2B sales talent organizations, and we review our ranges regularly to keep them competitive and aligned with market data.

Expected first-year total annual compensation for this role ranges from $60,000 to $100,000+, consisting of a competitive base salary, uncapped commissions, and performance-based incentives. Actual earnings will vary based on experience, results, and overall contribution, with top performers having the opportunity to exceed this range.