Sales Sourcing Recruiter (contract)

Salesforce•Chicago, IL

18d•$75,000 - $155,200•Hybrid

About The Position

Salesforce is seeking an experienced Sales Sourcing Recruiter to join their high-growth Go-To-Market organization. This is a high-volume, fast-paced contract role where the recruiter will focus on finding top-tier talent, building proactive talent pipelines, and engaging passive candidates, particularly from direct competitors. The role operates on a split model, working closely with the recruiting team and requiring a hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office. Salesforce is a leading company in AI CRM and workforce transformation, emphasizing innovation and core values.

Requirements

5+ years of recruiting or sourcing experience (agency and/or in-house), with a proven track record supporting Sales or GTM hiring in a high-velocity environment.
Ability to work from the local office a minimum of 3 days a week.
Demonstrated expertise sourcing passive candidates through advanced direct-sourcing techniques — Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, talent mapping, and competitive intelligence.
Proven ability to adapt to shifting priorities and thrive in a highly fluid, ambiguous environment.
Strong ability to write compelling, personalized outreach that converts passive candidates into active conversations — including cold calling and phone-based relationship building.
Familiarity with technology/SaaS markets and the ability to articulate the Agentic Enterprise value proposition to passive candidates.
Ability to manage a high volume of sourcing workstreams simultaneously and deliver pipeline on deadline.
Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter, Workday ATS, Slack, GoodTime, and Google preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a dedicated sourcing or research function within a rapidly growing technology or SaaS company is highly preferred.
Familiarity with talent intelligence tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain deep, proactive talent pipelines for GTM roles by mapping competitors, identifying passive candidates, and continuously refreshing pools ahead of business demand.
Drive high-volume sourcing efforts for fast-paced Sales and GTM hiring, delivering a consistent flow of qualified, assessed candidates to recruiting partners.
Use advanced Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and direct outreach strategies to engage passive talent, especially from direct competitors.
Quickly translate vague or shifting hiring needs into structured sourcing strategies, staying one step ahead in a fluid, rapidly evolving environment.
Collaborate closely with the Talent Attraction recruiting team, handing off warm, pipeline-ready candidates and proactively applying qualified talent to multiple open opportunities.
Serve as a talent market expert, tracking competitor hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and talent availability to inform sourcing strategy and advise recruiting partners.