Talent Acquisition Specialist
About The Position
Exclaimer is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join its Boston office for an initial fixed-term period of 12 months. The role partners with go-to-market teams and owns end-to-end recruitment for BDR, Commercial Account Executive, and Enterprise sales positions. The specialist reports to the Head of Talent Acquisition in London and works day to day with the Senior Sales Director and sales leadership in Boston. Hiring for Marketing, Support, and Engineering may also be required. This is a hands-on, high-impact position focused on identifying and hiring sales talent to support Exclaimer’s growth.
Requirements
- Significant previous experience recruiting sales talent in a SaaS or technology environment.
- A strong network in the Boston area and a track record of building pipelines through proactive sourcing.
- Ability to recognize strong sales talent and exercise sound judgment in assessing candidates.
- Confidence conducting structured interviews and providing clear, balanced feedback.
- Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate with hiring managers, candidates, and colleagues across time zones.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and a process-minded approach.
- Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment and balancing multiple roles at once.
Nice To Haves
- Recruiting experience across SDR/BDR, mid-market, and enterprise roles.
- Experience with Greenhouse is useful but is not required.
Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment for BDR, Commercial Account Executive, and Enterprise sales roles, from intake through offer and close.
- Recruit for additional teams, including Marketing, Support, and Engineering, when required.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, agree interview plans, and set expectations for timelines and process.
- Proactively source candidates and build talent pipelines in the Boston market using existing networks and new channels.
- Screen candidates and conduct structured interviews assessing skills, motivation, coachability, and culture add.
- Identify indicators of high-performing salespeople and advise hiring managers.
- Coordinate interview panels and provide a smooth, professional candidate experience.
- Keep the ATS accurate and up to date, and consistently follow the hiring process.
- Work with the Head of Talent Acquisition to share market insight, report on pipeline and hiring progress, and improve hiring practices.
- Support offers, negotiations, and pre-boarding.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible working options, including the XFlex programme and a work-from-anywhere allowance.
- Enhanced leave for all new parents, regardless of gender, family structure, or path to parenthood.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Fully funded insurance and income protection.
- 24/7 virtual care.
- Mental health, legal, and financial support through employee assistance programmes.
- Contributory retirement plans and savings support.
- Subscriptions to Calm and Blinkist.
- Fitness and lifestyle credits.
- Global travel assistance.
- A wide range of discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
