Remote Field Recruitment Lead — Scale Nationwide Coverage

Franklin Retail Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Retail Solutions is seeking a Field Workforce Manager to build and scale a nationwide network of field reps. This remote role offers preference for Houston, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, or Athens, GA, but allows work from anywhere in the U.S.

You will own the full recruiting lifecycle, optimize coverage across markets, and test new sourcing channels. The position emphasizes speed, quality, and retention of contract merchandisers, with a focus on actionable data and strong candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for field, retail, or gig workforces.
• Ability to identify market gaps and prioritize hard-to-fill territories.
• Strong communication and pipeline-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle recruiting: source, screen, interview, and onboard field reps, primarily 1099 contract merchandisers.
• Coverage strategy: identify gaps, prioritize markets, and solve for hard-to-fill territories.
• Creative sourcing: use referrals, local networks, niche platforms, and new channels.
• Candidate experience: timely, clear, and consistent communication that converts candidates to contract hires.
• Data & optimization: track funnel performance, improve conversion, and refine strategy.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Coverage strategy

Creative sourcing

Candidate experience

Data analysis

Job description

Franklin Retail Solutions is seeking a Field Workforce Manager to build and scale a nationwide network of field reps. This remote role offers preference for Houston, TX, Pittsburgh, PA, or Athens, GA, but allows work from anywhere in the U.S.

You will own the full recruiting lifecycle, optimize coverage across markets, and test new sourcing channels. The position emphasizes speed, quality, and retention of contract merchandisers, with a focus on actionable data and strong candidate experience.