Recruiter- New Grad

FTS, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Great healthcare, dental, vision plans

401k with match

Employer-paid Life Insurance

Onsite parking paid for

Uncapped commission

Job summary

FTS, Inc. is seeking a proactive Recruiter who thrives on competition and relationship-building.

You will guide candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle, selling opportunities to top-tier talent and aligning client needs with candidate goals. The role emphasizes coaching for interviews across phone, video, and in-person formats.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 1+ years in sales or recruiting is a bonus; leadership in college or athletics is valued.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills are mandatory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Manage candidates through all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Proactively sell career opportunities to high-level talent and present client-ready candidates.
• Coach candidates for phone, video, and in-person interviews.
• Lead high-volume outreach and business development to build relationships across platforms.
• Meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics and quotas.

Skills

Growth mindset

Target-driven

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The FTS Recruiter is a functional trailblazer, a continuous learner, and a high-performing member of our team. We are looking for individuals who don't just want a job, but a scoreboard. Whether you were a collegiate athlete, a campus leader, or someone who balanced a full-time workload through school, we value the grit, discipline, and competitive spirit you bring to the table. Building deep relationships and providing premium-level service to both candidates and clientele is a requirement of the role.

In this position, you will consistently embody the FTS Core Virtues:

• Incredible Customer Experience: Delivering elite service to every stakeholder.
• Relentless Pursuit of Growth: A commitment to getting better every single day.
• Accountable and Trustworthy: Taking full ownership of your results and your reputation.
• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure (no draw). Your income is a direct reflection of your hustle and performance.
• Great healthcare, dental, and vision plans with significant employer contribution.
• 401k with match and employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Unlimited PTO and paid holidays to recharge.
• Onsite work in a modern, team centric environment. Parking is paid for!

Duties & Responsibilities

As an individual contributor, you will manage candidates through all stages of the recruitment lifecycle. This includes proactively "selling" career opportunities to high-level talent and presenting client-ready candidates directly to our internal Service teammates. You will act as a coach, prepping candidates for phone, video, and in-person interviews, while strategically aligning client needs with candidate desires.

A major part of this role involves business development and high-volume outreach. You will source, engage, and build real relationships through prospecting, cold calling, and persistent outreach efforts. You will be responsible for navigating various recruiting platforms to research and reach out to qualified individuals for permanent and contract placements. Success in this role requires being available to your candidates when it matters, which occasionally includes communication outside of standard business hours.

You will be expected to consistently meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and quarterly metrics, including outreach volume, interviews, and revenue quotas. We value the "all-in" mentality—each employee plays a major part in maintaining the FTS brand and driving our internal culture forward.

Requirements & Qualifications

We are looking for self-starters who possess a "growth mindset" and an entrepreneurial spirit. The ideal candidate is target-driven, competitive, and has a proven track record of high performance in academics, athletics, or previous employment.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college preferred (Concentration in Business or related field is a plus).
• Experience: While 1+ years in sales or recruiting is a bonus, we are highly interested in new grads who held leadership roles in clubs, played sports, or worked consistently through college.
• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills are mandatory. You must be comfortable with persistent outreach and cold calling.
• Resilience: The ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in fast-paced situations. You should be someone who views a "no" as a challenge, not a dead end.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to quickly master new business development platforms.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Language Ability:
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
• Reasoning Ability:
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills:
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

FTS, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employees and applicants are protected from unlawful discrimination and covered by Federal laws designed to safeguard them from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability (mental and physical), conditions related to pregnancy and childbirth, genetic information (individual or family medical history), political affiliation, or other non-merit-based factors, and from actions taken in retaliation or reprisal for protected EEO activity.