Talent Acquisition Specialist

Showpad • Chicago, IL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Showpad is seeking a sales-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist dedicated exclusively to hiring top-performing sales talent. This role will partner directly with Sales leadership to drive hiring across key revenue-generating roles. This role will be critical in building consistent, high-quality pipelines that support Showpad’s revenue growth.
This role will report directly to the Global Talent Acquisition Lead and be part of a larger Talent Acquisition Team.

Requirements

• 2+ years of recruiting experience with a strong focus on Sales hiring
• Demonstrated success recruiting for quota-carrying roles such as Account Executives
• Strong understanding of sales performance metrics (quota attainment, ACV, sales cycles, etc.)
• Proven ability to proactively source and engage passive sales candidates
• Data-driven and structured approach to managing pipelines and hiring processes
• Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting in SaaS or technology companies
• Experience supporting global sales teams
• Greenhouse ATS experience

Responsibilities

• Own full-cycle recruiting for Sales roles
• Build and maintain proactive pipelines of high-performing sales talent through sourcing, networking, and talent engagement
• Screen and assess candidates for sales acumen, quota attainment history, and cultural alignment
• Manage candidates through the full interview lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience
• Drive offer negotiations and closing processes in alignment with compensation philosophy
• Track recruiting metrics and pipeline health to ensure predictable hiring outcomes
• Maintain accurate data in Greenhouse ATS and Workday
• Continuously refine sourcing strategies to attract top commercial talent in competitive markets

Benefits

• We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated.
• We’re building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves.
• Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed