Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

F5 • Seattle, WA

9d • $75 - $100 • Hybrid

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 role partners closely with Sales and go-to-market hiring managers to build pipelines and recruit high-performing sales professionals in competitive markets. This is a hybrid opportunity in Seattle, Washington, requiring three days onsite and two days remote.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on Technical Sales hiring.
• Proven track record sourcing and closing high-caliber Technical Sales professionals across different levels and specializations.
• Deep understanding of Technical Sales roles, career paths, and candidate motivations.
• Strong proficiency with sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sales-specific talent platforms.
• Excellent 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

• Technical Sales recruiting experience 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 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 ideal candidate profiles.
• Advise stakeholders on technical sales talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence.
• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to evaluate technical aptitude, sales acumen, and cultural fit.
• Negotiate offers and provide a strong candidate experience from initial contact through onboarding.
• Improve Technical Sales recruiting processes and contribute best practices to the broader Talent Acquisition team.
• Maintain accurate applicant tracking system documentation and provide pipeline reporting and hiring metrics to stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

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