Appstar, a leading provider of payment solutions to small businesses, is revolutionizing the industry with our innovative approach. We deliver effective business solutions that help small businesses achieve their goals. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to build and expand our inside and outside sales teams. This team member will have a proven track record in recruiting top sales talent of all career levels and will play a critical role in our growth and market expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic recruiting plans to source and attract top talent for inside and outside sales roles, including Team Leads, Solution Specialists, Account Executives, and Business Development Representatives.
• Utilize various sourcing methods such as paid advertisements, social media platforms (including LinkedIn), resume databases, and networking to identify and engage potential candidates.
• Conduct thorough phone screens and interviews to assess candidate qualifications, fit, and interest in Appstar opportunities.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates to ensure a steady flow of talent for current and future hiring needs.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and human resources to assess department needs and develop effective recruiting strategies tailored to specific roles and markets.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle from initial contact to offer acceptance, ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the process, owning the scheduling and workflow.
• Track and report key metrics to measure the effectiveness of recruitment efforts and provide data to leadership.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and competitive intelligence to improve recruitment strategies continuously.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Initiative-taking, organized, and enthusiastic.
• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent assessment and evaluation skills.
• Ability to have a professional and informational conversation via telephone.
• Ability to "sell" the company and the roles.

Experience Requirements:

• 3 years of proven experience in full-cycle recruiting
• A strong social media presence and robust LinkedIn network preferred.
• Previous experience recruiting sales professionals.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other HR Software.
• Heavy outbound calling experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base pay $31/hour performance-related commission program
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k benefits.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Stability Appstar's 21-year history within the tech payment industry.
• The excitement of a new team and a company-wide entrepreneurial spirit.
• Environment of similarly minded, driven, and high-energy people.
• Monday – Friday schedule allows for an awesome work-life balance.

This in-person role is located at our corporate offices in Kearny Mesa, San Diego. Qualified candidates only. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements via email.

Appstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and takes great pride in building a diverse work environment. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.