Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

F5 • San Jose, CA

9d • $75 - $100

About The Position

F5 is seeking an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist on a contract basis to lead full-cycle recruitment focused exclusively on Technical Sales talent. The specialist will partner closely with Sales and go-to-market hiring managers, build pipelines of high-performing sales professionals, and recruit technical sales talent in competitive markets. The role covers positions including Solutions Engineers, Account Executives, Account Managers, and Business Development Representatives. The hourly pay range is $75 to $100 per hour on a W2 basis.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on Technical Sales hiring.
• A track record of sourcing and closing high-caliber Technical Sales professionals across levels and specializations.
• Deep understanding of Technical Sales roles, career paths, and what motivates top sales talent.
• Proficiency with sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sales-specific talent platforms.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with candidates and senior Sales leadership.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems such as Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting aggressive hiring timelines.
• Data-driven approach focused on pipeline metrics, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting in SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, or similar technology environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical Sales roles, including Solutions Engineers, Account Executives, Account Managers, and Business Development Representatives.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive Technical Sales candidates through LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, industry communities, and other channels.
• Partner with Sales and GTM hiring managers to understand role requirements, territory needs, and candidate profiles.
• Advise stakeholders on technical sales talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence.
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess technical aptitude, sales acumen, and cultural fit.
• Negotiate competitive offers and provide a strong candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Improve Technical Sales recruiting processes and contribute best practices to the Talent Acquisition team.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking system documentation and provide pipeline reports and hiring metrics to stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed