How to hire a recruitment manager-sales

How to hire a recruitment manager-sales, step by step

Here's a step-by-step recruitment manager-sales hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a recruitment manager-sales job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new recruitment manager-sales
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a recruitment manager-sales, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

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   A recruitment manager-sales's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, recruitment managers-sales from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of recruitment manager-sales salaries for various roles:

   Type of Recruitment Manager-Sales	Description	Hourly rate
   Recruitment Manager-Sales	Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They often handle other human resources work, such as those related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training... Show more	$16-44
   Self-Employed	A self-employed person works without the supervision of a specific employer. Self-employed entrepreneurs decide their business plans to increase profitability and get involved with the current market trends... Show more	$12-21
   Staffing Consultant	A staffing consultant develops and maintains the accounts of clients through outside and inside organizational activities. Staffing consultants induct, assess, and monitor the job applicants preparing them for their assignments... Show more	$12-31

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Human Resources
   • Applicant Tracking Systems
   • Linkedin
   • Recruitment Process
   • Business Development
   • Account Management
   • Strong Work Ethic
   • Excellent Interpersonal
   • Interview Process
   • CRM
   • Relationship Building
   • Phone Screens
   • Recruitment Strategies

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage processes for project planning, resource needs, budgets, scheduling and development of RFP.
   • Manage external vendor relationships such as agencies, RPO's, ATS provider and other relate recruiting partners.
   • Manage records of sales activities and follow-up on requirements by utilizing office specific HRIS technology.
   • Used Taleo program to organize and pre-screen candidates.
   • Maintain CRM database and keep track of clients and working contractors.
   • Verify and submit new and existing candidate data for system entry into Taleo tracking system.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your recruitment manager-sales job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A recruitment manager-sales salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a recruitment manager-sales in Wyoming may be lower than in New York, and an entry-level recruitment manager-sales usually earns less than a senior-level recruitment manager-sales. Additionally, a recruitment manager-sales with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average recruitment manager-sales salary

   $57,523yearly

   $27.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level recruitment manager-sales salary

   $35,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average recruitment manager-sales salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New York	$91,661	$44
   2	District of Columbia	$89,681	$43
   3	California	$83,418	$40
   4	Washington	$80,720	$39
   5	Massachusetts	$77,523	$37
   6	New Jersey	$75,885	$36
   7	Maryland	$73,724	$35
   8	Pennsylvania	$71,742	$34
   9	Michigan	$69,967	$34
   10	Texas	$66,229	$32
   11	Colorado	$62,548	$30
   12	Alabama	$62,109	$30
   13	Illinois	$61,014	$29
   14	Ohio	$58,559	$28
   15	Georgia	$58,465	$28
   16	Indiana	$55,728	$27
   17	Wisconsin	$55,209	$27
   18	North Carolina	$53,857	$26
   19	Oklahoma	$52,112	$25
   20	Louisiana	$51,659	$25

   Average recruitment manager-sales salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	LinkedIn	$118,365	$56.91	4
   2	MongoDB	$112,789	$54.23	2
   3	Marcus & Millichap	$99,872	$48.02
   4	Palantir	$94,095	$45.24
   5	Blue Raven Solar	$92,307	$44.38
   6	Datadog	$91,768	$44.12	1
   7	Splunk	$86,335	$41.51
   8	Alteryx	$85,416	$41.07
   9	Tesla	$85,249	$40.99
   10	Trianz	$82,094	$39.47
   11	NTT Data International L.L.C.	$81,684	$39.27
   12	Richmond American Homes	$81,281	$39.08
   13	Weichert	$81,001	$38.94	5
   14	Hilton Grand Vacations	$80,038	$38.48	3
   15	Zscaler	$79,319	$38.13
   16	Udemy	$79,086	$38.02
   17	Impact Networking	$75,690	$36.39	1
   18	CyberCoders	$74,624	$35.88
   19	IntelliPro	$70,491	$33.89
   20	BrightEdge	$68,834	$33.09

4. Writing a recruitment manager-sales job description

   A recruitment manager-sales job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a recruitment manager-sales job description:

   Recruitment manager-sales job description example

   Who We Are
   At Verkada, we're rethinking what it means to be physically safe. Designed with simplicity in mind, we currently offer five product lines (video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms and visitor management), which provide seamless visibility through an integrated secure cloud-based software platform. Over 12,000+ organizations worldwide trust Verkada as their physical security layer for easier management, frictionless scalability and cutting-edge innovation. But this is just the beginning. We envision a world in which security systems feel as seamless and modern as the organizations they protect and our enterprise solution becomes a model for not just business security, but public security as well.
   
   As our Sales Recruiter in our Austin office, you will partner with the Sales Leadership team to source, recruit and close talented sales professionals to join our world-class organization. We are one of the fastest growing companies in Silicon Valley and you will be essential to the continuous growth!
   ResponsibilitiesDevelop relationships with the Sales team to collaborate during the hiring process.Use many platforms to source excellent talent and actively source passive candidates.Make compelling presentations to all candidates about Verkada and the Sales Organization. Manage full cycle recruiting process, keeping a strong pipeline and manage the interview schedule.Track and document candidate communications in ATS.Have fun and enjoy your contribution to growing an exciting company.
   Requirements3+ years of successful full-cycle recruiting experience.Strong ability to influence using collaboration.Ability to navigate and flourish in a fast paced, start up environment.Experience managing multiple internal competing priorities.Commitment to excellence and top performance.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Bachelor's Degree required.
   US Perks & Benefits
   - Generous company paid medical, dental & vision insurance coverage
   - Unlimited paid time off & 11 companywide paid holidays
   - Wellness allowance
   - Commuter benefits
   - Healthy lunches and dinners provided daily
   - Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
   
   Verkada is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and connected at work. A big part of that effort is support for members and allies of our internal communities like Women at Verkada, Pride at Verkada, Multicultural at Verkada and Parents at Verkada.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right recruitment manager-sales for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with recruitment managers-sales they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit recruitment managers-sales who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your recruitment manager-sales job on Zippia to find and recruit recruitment manager-sales candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit recruitment managers-sales, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new recruitment manager-sales

   Once you have selected a candidate for the recruitment manager-sales position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new recruitment manager-sales first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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