Contract Senior Talent Acquisition — Technical Sales

LinkedIn; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

F5 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on a contract basis to lead full-cycle recruitment exclusively focused on Technical Sales talent. You will partner with Sales and GTM hiring managers, build pipelines of top technical sales professionals, and help close high-caliber candidates in competitive markets.

The role requires 5–10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong emphasis on Technical Sales hiring in SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, or similar tech environments.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on Technical Sales hiring (SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, or similar tech environments preferred)
• Proven track record sourcing and closing high-caliber Technical Sales professionals across a variety of levels and specializations
• Deep understanding of Technical Sales roles, career paths, and what motivates top sales talent
• Strong proficiency in sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sales-specific talent platforms
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with both candidates and senior Sales leadership
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting aggressive hiring timelines
• Data-driven mindset with a strong focus on pipeline metrics, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical Sales roles, including Solutions Engineers, Account Executives, Account Managers, and Business Development Representatives
• Develop creative, targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive Technical Sales talent using LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, industry communities, and other channels
• Partner with Sales and GTM hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, territory needs, and ideal candidate profiles
• Provide strategic guidance on technical sales talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess both technical aptitude and sales acumen, as well as cultural fit
• Negotiate competitive offers and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touchpoint through onboarding
• Continuously improve Technical Sales recruiting processes and contribute best practices to the broader Talent Acquisition team
• Maintain accurate ATS documentation and deliver regular pipeline reporting and hiring metrics to stakeholders

Skills

Technical Sales recruiting

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

ATS experience (Greenhouse/Lever/Workd

Sourcing strategy development

Tools

Greenhouse/Lever/Workday

Job description

F5 is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on a contract basis to lead full-cycle recruitment exclusively focused on Technical Sales talent. You will partner with Sales and GTM hiring managers, build pipelines of top technical sales professionals, and help close high-caliber candidates in competitive markets.

The role requires 5–10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong emphasis on Technical Sales hiring in SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, or similar tech environments.