Sales Recruiter (Contract)

We’re looking for a contract-to-hire Sales Recruiter who will play a crucial role in identifying, attracting, and hiring top sales talent to fuel the expansion of our Sales team and the company’s overall growth. This role requires a strong work ethic, a deep understanding of a highly functioning sales organization, and the ability to pivot quickly and adapt to the unexpected challenges of a dynamic startup environment.

The People Team at Kafene plays a vital role in shaping the growth and success of our company by putting our people at the heart of everything we do. As a fast-growing startup, we are on a mission to create an exceptional employee experience, foster a vibrant and inclusive workplace and culture, and fuel the growth and development of our company. 

• Talent Acquisition: Source, identify, and engage with potential candidates through various channels to build a strong pipeline of qualified sales professionals.
• Screening & Assessment: Conduct resume screens and interviews to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and culture fit to ensure the most qualified candidates move through the hiring process.
• Interview Coordination: Schedule interviews, coordinate calendars, ensure interviewers understand their role, and manage ATS workflow.
• Candidate Experience: Maintain regular communication with candidates, provide timely updates on their application status, and provide an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.
• Employer Branding: Promote our company’s employer brand by highlighting our unique selling points, company culture, and growth opportunities to attract and retain top Sales talent.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with our Sales Leadership team to understand company needs, adhere to and reinforce our recruitment process, and develop effective candidate profiles and job descriptions.

• 2-3 years of prior recruiting experience, preferably in corporate or sales recruitment within a high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of sales roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics to effectively assess candidates.
• Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS Systems (preferably Lever).
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to pivot quickly and think critically to adapt to changing business needs.
• Exceptional verbal and written interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders.
• Data-driven and able to leverage recruitment data to drive informed decisions and continuously improve recruitment strategies.
• Process-driven, with the ability to communicate, adhere to, and reinforce our recruitment process with business stakeholders.
• Fundamental understanding of inclusive recruitment practices to implement and reinforce throughout the recruitment process.