Sales Recruiter

Furnitureland South; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Furnitureland South is seeking a dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist to help build a top sales force. This role collaborates with sales leadership and educational institutions while utilizing social media for recruitment.

Applicants should have recruiting experience and a degree. Key functions include conducting interviews, participating in job fairs, and creating an exceptional candidate experience.

This is an onsite position in Jamestown, NC, requiring strong people skills and the ability to manage hiring needs effectively.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of recruiting experience in cold calling and resume mining.
• Proven track record in candidate placement, preferably in Sales.
• Good judgement and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Build a successful sales force through various recruitment methods.
• Partner with sales leadership to establish recruitment needs.
• Conduct and facilitate interviews with candidates.
• Participate in networking events and career fairs.
• Utilize social media platforms for recruiting.

Skills

People skills

Interviewing skills

Networking

Social media recruiting

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Standard office equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jamestown, NC 27282

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Purpose

This is an opportunity for a high energy, dynamic and persistent professional Talent Acquisition Specialist. This person will build our highly successful sales force through networking, search-and-find platforms, career fairs and other methods that land top sales talent for the World’s Largest Furniture Store.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Partner with executive sales leadership to establish recruitment needs based on market demands and forecasted sales.
• Collaborate with Universities and Colleges to attract students into the furniture sales industry.
• Utilize applicant mining expertise to aggressively source and secure high-quality sales candidates.
• Create and deliver a world class welcoming experience for prospective candidates. This includes but is not limited to providing tours for interview applicants, college interest groups, and local design community.
• Participate in local networking events, career fairs, interest groups, and other opportunities with the focus of building the sales candidate pipeline.
• Conduct and/or facilitate all candidate interviews with sales management team. Arrange management interview schedules for all candidates.
• Provide ongoing support to sales personnel through regular meetings focused on celebrating team wins, retention, and overall employee experience.
• Regularly attend sales and human resources meetings as well as educational opportunities to stay abreast of best hiring practices.
• Assist other departments with screening applicants as needed.
• Serve as an HR resource and support for all departments in matters unrelated to recruiting.
• Share knowledge with colleagues to create hiring best practices.
• Utilize and maximize social media platforms, including LinkedIn Recruiter, to promote career opportunities and benefits of working at Furnitureland South.
• Continually access and provide reports of hiring needs, turnover, and cost of recruiting.
• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

This is an onsite job that operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This job may require extended periods of standing, walking, and sitting. This would require the ability to lift product, open and close product, or carry small items weighing up to 15 lbs.

Required Education and Experience

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited University and two to three years of recruiting experience in cold calling and resume mining, interviewing skills, people skills, support for diversity, employment law, results driven, professionalism, strong computer skills, and good judgement.
• Proven track record in candidate placement, preferably in Sales careers.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree.
• PHR or accredited HR Certification.
• Three to five years of sales recruiting experience.