Recruiting Manager

FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION: We seek a strategic and results-driven Recruiting Manager to lead our recruiting efforts, with a strong emphasis on sourcing and attracting top sales and other professional talent. This role requires expertise in LinkedIn Recruiting, Talent Insights, and data-driven hiring strategies to build and maintain a high-performing pipeline. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in developing innovative recruiting strategies, strengthening employer branding, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruiting strategies to attract and hire top-tier sales and other professionals.
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiting, Talent Insights, and other sourcing tools to identify and engage potential candidates.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop tailored recruiting strategies.
• Manage the full-cycle recruiting process, including the intake process with the hiring manager, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of passive and active candidates for critical roles.
• Analyze recruitment metrics to track progress, improve hiring processes, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives and leverage social media platforms to attract top talent.
• Stay current on market trends and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3 to 5 years of experience in recruiting, with a strong focus on sales roles.
• Expertise in LinkedIn Recruiting, Talent Insights, and other sourcing platforms.
• Proven ability to source, attract, and close high-caliber sales talent.
• Strong understanding of recruitment metrics, talent pipelines, and employer branding strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced, and dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Knowledge of best practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in recruiting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume recruiting for sales roles.
• Previous experience in corporate recruiting within a sales-driven organization.
• Familiarity with recruitment marketing strategies and talent engagement tactics.
  
  

CANDIDATE COMPETENCIES

• Emotional Intelligence
• Integrity & Trust
• Effective Communication
• Decision Making
• Influencing Others
• Relationship Building
• Business Acumen (Recruiting expertise)
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Collaboration
  
  

PERSONAL SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Must have proven experience within an influence without authority function, employing a consultative style.
• Strong understanding of sales, LinkedIn Recruiting, Talent Insights, and data-driven hiring strategies.
• Ability to work in a complex, matrixed structure.
• Experience with Recruiting metrics to drive decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving research skills.
• Proficient with Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  
  

Working Conditions

• Typical office hours Monday through Friday (8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.)
• Exposure to matrixed organizational structure, with fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
  
  

The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.