Talent Acquisition Specialist (Sales)
About The Position
Lendbuzz is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own full-cycle recruiting for its growing sales organization and support the broader Corporate Talent Acquisition team as needed. The specialist will partner closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager and regional sales hiring managers across the country to attract, engage, assess, and hire sales talent. This is a Boston-headquarters-based hybrid role, requiring 2 to 3 days in the office per week. The position calls for an ownership-minded, proactive, people-driven recruiter who can serve as a consultative partner to hiring teams in a fast-moving environment. The specialist will guide hiring strategy, build candidate pipelines, manage recruiting operations and candidate communications, and help improve sales hiring workflows and planning.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of end-to-end talent acquisition experience, with a record of managing multiple requisitions in a high-volume, fast-paced corporate environment.
- Strong expertise sourcing and hiring sales talent, with an understanding of sales competencies, performance metrics, and candidate motivation.
- Proficiency with enterprise applicant tracking systems.
- Familiarity with complex sales compensation models, including commission tiers and on-target earnings calculations, and ability to explain them clearly to candidates.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility quickly and influence hiring leaders at all levels.
- Strong organization and self-direction, including the ability to manage multiple regional searches simultaneously, identify pipeline risks, and resolve blockers proactively.
Nice To Haves
- Background in automotive finance, dealership sales, or financial services is strongly preferred.
- Hands-on experience using Lever is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting for sales roles across multiple regions, from opening requisitions through signed offers, while supporting Corporate TA hiring across other functions as needed.
- Advise regional sales leadership and hiring managers on selection strategy, market alignment, and candidate assessment throughout the hiring lifecycle.
- Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies across multiple channels to attract and engage passive candidates and build talent pipelines.
- Evaluate applicants, create high-caliber shortlists, and maintain accurate candidate tracking and pipeline data in the ATS.
- Conduct recruiter screens to assess technical qualifications, sales track record, communication, and organizational fit.
- Manage interview scheduling and panel logistics to provide a smooth candidate experience with operational accuracy.
- Explain sales compensation models, including base salary, on-target earnings, commission structures, and mileage reimbursement, and establish early candidate alignment.
- Extend, negotiate, and close offers while providing a high-touch candidate experience.
- Communicate proactively with hiring teams through regular pipeline reports, early identification of bottlenecks, and actionable solutions.
- Partner with Corporate TA leadership to refine intake workflows, streamline sales hiring operations, and contribute to quarterly headcount planning and resource allocation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
