Recruiter II - Sales & Commercial Hiring

Contract Recruiter - Sales & Commercial Hiring
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Location: Chicago, IL 60607 (Hybrid)Duration: 6 month contractPay Rate: Starting at $40.00 per hour (DOE)
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated Contract Recruiter to support high-volume hiring across Sales and Commercial functions. This role serves as a strategic partner to hiring managers and business leaders, owning the full recruitment lifecycle while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing multiple priorities, and leverages recruiting data to drive hiring decisions. This individual will combine strong stakeholder management skills with a proactive sourcing mindset and a passion for identifying top talent.Key ResponsibilitiesFull-Cycle Sales RecruitingOwn the end-to-end recruiting process for Sales and Commercial positions.Manage all stages of recruitment, including intake meetings, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer management, and closing.Build and maintain strong pipelines of qualified sales talent.Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the hiring process.Stakeholder Partnership & Recruiting StrategyPartner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to develop and execute hiring strategies.Lead kickoff meetings, sourcing strategy sessions, hiring discussions, and interview panel preparation.Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing market insights and recruiting recommendations.Ensure alignment and communication throughout the recruiting lifecycle.Recruiting Analytics & Pipeline ManagementMonitor recruiting metrics, including:Time in stageConversion ratesPipeline healthOffer activityAnalyze hiring trends and provide actionable recommendations to improve recruiting performance.Utilize data to guide sourcing strategies, prioritize activity, and optimize hiring outcomes.Required QualificationsMUST HAVESales & Commercial Recruiting ExperienceProven experience recruiting within Sales and Commercial organizations.Demonstrated success hiring for revenue-generating teams.Experience supporting Sales, Commercial, Operations, Strategy, or GTM (Go-To-Market) organizations.Full-Life Cycle RecruitingStrong experience managing the complete recruitment process from intake through offer acceptance.Ability to independently manage multiple requisitions in a high-volume environment.Hiring Manager PartnershipProven ability to influence hiring managers and business leaders.Experience driving hiring strategies, workforce planning discussions, and recruiting decisions.Data-Driven RecruitingExperience utilizing recruiting metrics and reporting to make informed hiring recommendations.Ability to analyze recruiting performance and identify opportunities for improvement.High-Volume Recruiting EnvironmentExperience balancing multiple priorities and managing numerous concurrent requisitions.Strong organizational skills and ability to move quickly without sacrificing quality.Preferred QualificationsNICE TO HAVEExperience recruiting across Sales, Commercial, GTM, Strategy, and Operations functions.Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Experience presenting recruiting data and hiring insights to leadership.Creative sourcing expertise and ability to attract passive candidates.Experience improving recruiting processes and eliminating hiring bottlenecks.Strong understanding of candidate experience best practices.Top Priorities for Success1. Full-Cycle Sales RecruitingSource, assess, and hire top Sales and Commercial talent.Manage the recruitment lifecycle from kickoff through offer acceptance.Maintain strong candidate engagement and pipeline development.2. Stakeholder Management & Recruiting StrategyBuild trusted relationships with hiring managers and business leaders.Drive recruiting strategies and provide consultative guidance throughout the hiring process.Influence hiring decisions through market intelligence and recruiting expertise.3. Data-Driven Recruiting ExecutionUtilize recruiting metrics to monitor pipeline health and hiring progress.Identify trends, challenges, and opportunities within the recruitment process.Recommend solutions that improve hiring efficiency and effectiveness.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate is a Sales and Commercial Recruiter with a proven track record of supporting revenue-generating organizations. They are highly organized, data-driven, and comfortable partnering with business leaders to execute hiring strategies. xzbcwsv This person excels in high-volume environments, takes ownership of results, and consistently delivers an outstanding candidate experience.