Do you have a sales background and are eager to learn recruiting? Are you a high-energy go-getter with a knack for building relationships and managing your work without much direction? Do you have a creative mind that's always looking for new ways to improve and get results? Have you worked with or for food or CPG manufacturing companies and understand their unique needs? Are you comfortable making cold calls and have a track record of success with it?

If you answered yes, then we are looking for you!

WHO WE ARE

aha! Talent Experts is a growing recruitment and team solutions company. We believe in partnering with our clients to help them build their DREAM TEAM. We are full-service Talent firm. We offer hiring and employee engagement solutions for small to mid-size companies in most industries as well as executive search and contract staffing services for mid-market manufacturing companies. We build relationships with our clients and candidates to set them up for success. We are always on top of the best practices, approaches, and tools when it comes to recruiting and engaging a team. Our focus is on long term success-not butts in seats.

We BUILD DREAM TEAMS so that you can fall back in love with your business again!

WE BELIEVE

Think like a Detective: We are determined and do not limit ourselves to just what is provided. We work smarter, not harder and we think outside the box when figuring things out.

Bring New Ideas: We are guided by a growth mindset as we understand that there is always room for improvement. As a team, we are always open to change, learning, and the active contribution of new ideas.

Show Care: We understand how everything is connected, and how everything we do individually and as a team impacts the world we live in. We believe in showing care for our team members, clients, and candidates by always engaging in active listening, showing appreciation, and showing gratitude.

Show Initiative: We do not give up and we take ownership every step of the way to make things happen. We embrace our roles, take charge and offer support so that what needs to be done gets done effectively and efficiently.

Be True: We are committed to speaking up, being honest, authentic, and real with our team members, our clients, and our candidates.

We’re looking for someone with sales experience who would like to learn to recruit and use their sales skills to place Sales and Marketing executives in mid-market manufacturing companies.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS POSITION, YOU ARE...

• Sales Savvy: You have a successful track record in sales and are comfortable with cold call prospecting and commission sales.

• A Relationship Builder: You have a knack for building relationships and can cultivate trust with clients and candidates.

• A Team Player: You show care for your team members and are always ready to lend a hand or share a new idea.

• Solution-Oriented: You can figure things out yourself and always present solutions rather than problems.

• Curious: You recognize that communication is the key to every successful relationship - including the recruiting or sales relationship. You don’t make assumptions, but rather ask respectful questions to ensure you gain true clarity.

• Follow up Master: You are a master at keeping in touch and leading someone through a process.

• Self Driven: You possess a CAN DO ATTITUDE and are adept at working independently the majority of the time.

• Open to Learning: You are excited about receiving top-notch training in recruiting and sales.

YOU POSSESS THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• At least 2 years sales experience

• Experience making cold calls with a track record of success

• Preferred experience working with or for food or CPG manufacturing companies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent computer skills – ability to quickly learn new systems.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Develop and build a client base and new business via phone, social media, networking, and Zoom meetings.

• Nurture and cultivate client relationships through trust, listening, and open communication.

• Gain insight into prospect’s business needs by asking thought-provoking questions to provide right-fit solutions.

• Provide strategic counsel to hiring managers when needed.

• Advise hiring managers on best practices for interviewing, the talent acquisition process, inclusivity, and retention.

• Utilize office Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and input prospect and client information.

• Develop an awareness for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and thoughts on how to integrate DE&I in client companies and recruitment practices.

• Develop appropriate business plans to accomplish weekly, quarterly, yearly objectives.

• Leverage various resources such as office database, professional networking, social media, and direct sourcing techniques to source talent.

• Manage multiple candidates at different stages in the recruitment process and provide them guidance throughout the process.

• Foster talent relationships for future placements, gain industry knowledge, obtain referrals, and uncover new business opportunities.

• Demonstrate excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.

• Achieve success in the first year with client billings in the range of $100,000-$150,000.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE BEING A PART OF THE aha! TEAM

• Base salary of $40-45k DOE PLUS the opportunity to more than double that with 30% commission tiered increase with number of placements.

• Opportunity to enroll in health insurance with 50% of premium covered by the company after 60 days.

• Up to $75 a month of company-covered supplemental insurance options after 60 days.3% SIMPLE IRA match.

• Paid vacation time after 60 days.You will be a part of building a unique talent solutions company and helping job seekers find their dream job.

• We encourage and offer professional development opportunities and growth.

• We are a small, but growing team that is fully committed to our clients, the candidates, the company, and what we do.

• We are passionate, but we also have fun together (even if right now it is only through Zoom).

Are you ready to be a part of a unique talent firm helping companies build their dream teams and job seekers find their dream jobs? Then submit your resume now to be invited to do a short one-way video interview.