Sales Recruiter

Socket.dev; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

401(k) plus match

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Paid time off (PTO)

Dress for your day

Job summary

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations products, is seeking a Sales Recruiter for our Columbus, OH location. This remote role requires periodic in-office work and living in Ohio.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you’ll contribute to annual headcount plans, train recruiting practices, and ensure legal compliance while building a top-tier sales force aligned with our goals.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of recruiting experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to read and write numbers and follow instructions.
• 90-day orientation period completed.

Responsibilities

• Recruits using established Kimball Midwest tools and processes.
• Coordinate with Divisional/Regional Managers to plan headcount and interview days.
• Document all stages of the recruiting process.
• Source candidates from a mix of sources.
• Submit Field Visit Reports within 24 hours of field return.
• Submit Top-grade write-ups within 24 hours of interviews.
• Provide field training to SMITs and Managers.
• Train managers on recruiting techniques per binder guidance.
• Maintain CRM updates with activity details (leads, contacts, interviews).
• Support Sales Recruiting Supervisor in training the sales management team.

Skills

Recruiting experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for a Sales Recruiter for our Columbus, OH location.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you’ll be part of a company built on long-term growth and strong values. From $1 million in sales in 1983 to over $500 million today, our success has been driven by our people. Despite our growth, we have stayed true to our family-owned and operated roots—where employees are recognized as individuals and our culture remains a top priority.

Position Overview

The Sales Recruiter is responsible for identifying and attracting top-tier talent using proven tools and strategies. This role partners closely with divisional and regional managers to fulfill annual headcount plans, conducts training to enhance recruiting practices, and ensures compliance with all legal standards. By fostering a positive candidate experience, you'll help build and grow a world-class sales force aligned with Kimball Midwest's goals.

Responsibilities

• Recruits using established Kimball Midwest tools, including street recruiting, phone contacting and screening, and the Ideal Candidate Profile, as documented in the Kimball Midwest Managers' Manual and Focused Approach to Recruiting
• Coordinates with assigned Divisional/Regional Managers to achieve annual headcount plan, including but not limited to; Completing an annual plan hiring calendar and activity calendar for assigned division, Scheduling and documenting bi-monthly interview days and street recruiting days for hiring managers, and planning field visits based on the hiring and activity calendar needs
• Documents all stages of the recruiting process
• Sources candidates from a mixture of internet sourced candidates, field identified candidates, job board sourced candidates, and other sources
• Submits all Field Visit Reports within 24 hours of return to the office from the field
• Submits all Top-grade write-ups within 24 hours of Top-grade interviews
• Conducts follow-up field training with SMITs and Managers who attend Attract & Develop training
• Utilizes and trains managers on proper recruiting techniques as outlined in the Focused Approach to Recruiting training binder
• Provides complete activity-based updates in CRM on a regular basis detailing leads acquired, contacts made, interviews scheduled and on-going follow-up
• Participates in the training of the sales management team, in conjunction with the Sales Recruiting Supervisor, including all aspects of The Focused Approach to Recruiting
• Responsible for ensuring that the company employment policies and procedures conform to applicable laws and regulations. Stays abreast of potential legislation which may affect operations. Maintains current information regarding employment laws and trends in Human Resources Management and communicates these to field management personnel
• Effectively utilizes computer systems to coordinate communication with sales managers and in-field recruiters. Maintains a complete computer database of all candidates both internally and in the field. Schedules follow-up with recruits in a thorough and complete manner
• Effectively utilizes the internet to generate hiring leads. Works closely with sales management to ensure that leads are promptly investigated, candidates are screened and notified quickly and professionally, and the process is managed properly from initial contact through hiring to productive training and other retention activities

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of recruiting experience
• Proficient computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Superior ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, managers, sales representatives, and members of the general public in both written and verbal form
• The ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
• The successful completion of a ninety (90) day orientation period

Additional Information

***This role is remote with some periodic in-office requirements. Must live in the state of Ohio to be considered for this position.

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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