Senior Sales Recruiter

WEX•Chicago, IL

2d•$110,400 - $145,400

About The Position

Our Global Talent Acquisition team is at the forefront of attracting, sourcing, and hiring the exceptional talent that drives our business forward. We provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and hiring teams, balancing high performance with a collaborative culture. We are looking for a Senior Sales Recruiter to drive end-to-end recruitment strategies for our complex Sales, Marketing, and Operations requisitions. In this senior role, you will serve as a strategic talent partner to senior leadership, leveraging ATS and CRM technologies to build high-caliber talent pipelines, mentor junior team members, and optimize recruiting workflows. This is a high-impact position ideal for a seasoned Sales Recruiter who thrives on data-driven sourcing, talent advisory, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced global organization.

Requirements

8+ years of full life-cycle Direct Sales recruiting experience in a corporate or high-growth environment, with a proven track record handling mid- to senior-level enterprise roles.
Advanced expertise sourcing and closing roles within Sales (Enterprise Account Executives, Leadership, SDRs) and Corporate functions (Marketing, Operations, Finance, Legal, Risk).
In-depth understanding of sales compensation models, complex commission packages, and sales methodologies.
Hands-on experience with Workday ATS, Phenom CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, and emerging AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Claude, AppScripts) to streamline recruiting workflows, synthesize market data, and enhance engagement.
Demonstrated expertise in designing proactive pipelining strategies for future hiring needs using advanced sourcing methodologies.
Proven track record of influencing senior stakeholders using market data to challenge hiring assumptions, guide decision-making, and navigate complex offers.
History of spearheading strategic recruiting projects and continuous process enhancements that align with broader strategic priorities and company objectives.

Responsibilities

Lead full life-cycle recruiting for complex, high-priority sales and corporate business functions, serving as a trusted strategic advisor to senior leadership and hiring managers.
Conduct comprehensive intake meetings to define role requirements, establish SLA timelines, coach hiring teams on interview techniques, and share competitive market intelligence.
Architect creative, multi-channel sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, Phenom CRM, and proactive outreach to build robust, diverse pipelines for critical roles in partnership with WEX's Strategic Sourcing Team.
Conduct rigorous candidate evaluations focused on core competencies, potential, and culture alignment; craft competitive compensation proposals, navigate complex counter-offers, and close candidates.
Identify and resolve recruitment funnel bottlenecks, recommend process optimizations, and leverage automations to improve metrics like time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and candidate conversion rates.
Deliver a high-touch, best-in-class, transparent experience for all candidates while advocating for WEX’s employer brand across every touchpoint.
Ensure consistent tracking across Workday ATS and Phenom CRM, maintaining strict compliance with EEO, ADA, affirmative action guidelines, and global hiring regulations.
Serve as a subject matter expert within the Global Talent Acquisition team, sharing best practices and supporting the onboarding and development of junior talent acquisition team members.