Talent Acquisition Specialist (Sales)

Lendbuzz•Boston, MA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lendbuzz is seeking a proactive, people-driven 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, advising on talent strategy, candidate assessment, and hiring processes. The role involves building pipelines, managing recruiting operations, communicating sales compensation details, and delivering a high-touch candidate experience. The position is based at the Boston headquarters and follows a hybrid schedule requiring 2 to 3 days in the office per week.

Requirements

At least 3 years of end-to-end talent acquisition experience, including managing multiple requisitions in a high-volume, fast-paced corporate environment.
Strong expertise in 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 the 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, identify pipeline risks, and resolve blockers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in automotive finance, dealership sales, or financial services.
Hands-on experience using Lever.

Responsibilities

Own full-cycle recruiting for sales roles across multiple regions, from opening a requisition through signed offer, and support recruiting for other functions as needed.
Advise regional sales leaders and hiring managers on selection strategy, market alignment, and candidate assessment.
Design and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract, engage, and build pipelines of passive candidates.
Evaluate applicants, prepare 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 while providing a smooth candidate experience.
Explain sales compensation models, including base salary, on-target earnings, commission structures, and mileage reimbursement.
Extend, negotiate, and close offers while delivering a high-touch candidate experience.
Provide hiring teams with regular pipeline reports, flag bottlenecks, and recommend actionable solutions.
Partner with Corporate TA leadership to refine intake workflows, improve sales hiring operations, and contribute to quarterly headcount planning and resource allocation.