Sales/Design Recruiter
Core Purpose Statement:
Showroom exists to create inspirational spaces and aspirational experiences through world-class design, service, and technology.
Core Values
- “Get it done!” We are biased toward action and balance grit with smart work to accomplish our goals. We see business challenges as opportunities, always bring forward solutions, and believe there is no challenge too great that we cannot solve collectively.
- “Design excellence”: Exceptional design is a function of continuous improvement. We apply this ruthlessly and pursue design excellence in everything we do - from projects to processes to people.
- “Execute in partnership and with pride”: We rise by lifting others and are most successful when our peers and colleagues are also successful. We obsess over quality, take pride in our work, and break down barriers to create seamless success.
- “Invest not spend”: We value impact and the efficient achievement of results. We invest money—we don't spend it. We expect and monitor the returns on all of our investments, from time to time.
- “Embrace a growth mindset”: We believe profitable growth creates opportunities and are intensely focused on progress. We develop the most talented people and empower them to offer world-class expertise to our clients.
Position Overview:
We seek a highly organized and results-driven Recruiter to lead talent acquisition efforts for our sales and design teams. This role will be responsible for crafting job descriptions in collaboration with department leaders, sourcing candidates through various platforms, conducting assessments, qualifying top talent, and managing the full recruitment process from offer to onboarding. The ideal candidate will have experience recruiting in the real estate, design, or luxury markets and will understand the unique qualifications required for high-performing sales and design professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Job Description Development:
- - Collaborate with department leaders, including sales, design, and operations, to craft detailed and compelling job descriptions that align with the company’s goals and client segments (real estate, high-end interior design, staging).
- - Ensure that job descriptions are clear, concise, and reflect the skills and experience needed to attract top-tier talent for sales and designer roles.
Candidate Sourcing and Job Posting:
- - Post job openings on relevant platforms, including LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, and niche industry job boards, ensuring broad visibility to attract the best candidates.
- - Actively source candidates using various recruiting tools, databases, and social media, focusing on talent that aligns with key client segments such as developers, architects, interior designers, and luxury real estate professionals.
- - Build and maintain a pipeline of high-potential candidates for current and future hiring needs.
Candidate Assessment and Qualification:
- - Review resumes, portfolios, and application materials to identify qualified candidates for sales and designer roles.
- - Conduct initial phone screens and interviews to assess cultural fit, skill set, and experience relative to the position’s requirements.
- - Coordinate and lead candidate assessments, such as role-specific exercises or presentations, to ensure the best fit for sales positions or design roles.
Offer and Onboarding Management:
- - Guide the interview process through to offer stages, managing salary negotiations, employment contracts, and benefits discussions.
- - Collaborate with internal teams to develop competitive offer packages that attract top talent while aligning with budgetary constraints.
- - Manage the onboarding process, ensuring new hires are set up for success with clear onboarding plans, training, and integration into the company culture.
Recruitment Strategy Development:
- - Develop and continuously refine recruitment strategies to attract top sales and design talent, particularly in high-end real estate, staging, and luxury interior design.
- - Utilize data and market insights to ensure that the company is competitive in attracting and retaining top-tier talent.
- - Work closely with HR, leadership, and department heads to forecast hiring needs and create targeted recruitment plans.
Networking and Brand Representation:
- - Represent the company at industry events, career fairs, and networking opportunities to build a strong employer brand within the sales and design communities.
- - Build relationships with potential candidates, industry professionals, and educational institutions to create long-term talent pipelines.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Design, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in recruiting, preferably within real estate, design, or sales-driven industries.
- Proven track record of recruiting for high-performing sales teams and/or design professionals in competitive markets.
- Experience crafting job descriptions, posting on major job boards, and using recruitment software (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Applicant Tracking Systems).
- Strong understanding of the key client segments your organization serves, including high-end interior design clients, developers, architects, real estate agents, and builders.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to assess cultural fit and job-specific competencies.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience recruiting for high-end interior designers, sales professionals with real estate or luxury market experience, or similar high-value industries.
- Familiarity with conducting portfolio reviews for design candidates or case-study-based assessments for sales roles.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Work From Home
