What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outbound Recruiter position at Best Version Media?
Overview:
Best Version Media was founded in 2007 and now serves over 1,300 communities across the U.S. and Canada. We connect local businesses to customers with a suite of innovative print and digital solutions. Our print magazines, powered by our advertisers and readers, are tailored to the communities we serve by showcasing local families, nonprofits, events, and more. Our digital advertising works with our print campaigns to build brand awareness and help businesses expand their online reach with local customers. We also offer convenient tools to help businesses manage their online presence and enhance searchability.
Our vision is to unite the hearts and minds of communities – one person, one home, one business at a time. We value family, teamwork, and an open exchange of ideas as we strive to become the best versions of ourselves. Our award-winning culture has been recognized countless times by organizations like Fortune, Glassdoor, Great Place to Work, and more.
Summary:
We are looking for an Outbound Recruiter who understands that high-caliber sales professionals aren’t looking for jobs—they need to be found. This is a high-impact, high-activity role where you will be the engine behind our company’s ambitious sales growth.
As our Outbound Recruiter, you won’t just "fill seats." You will actively source, engage, and qualify the high-performing Sales Representatives who will drive our revenue. You’ll own the top-of-funnel, using every tool in your arsenal—calls, texts, LinkedIn, and creative social outreach—to build relationships from scratch.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the top-of-funnel by aggressively sourcing passive candidates through cold calls, texts, LinkedIn, and social outreach—turning cold leads into warm candidates.
- Manage the entire recruitment lifecycle for Outbound Sales roles, from the first "hello" through to final offer negotiation and closing.
- Conduct high-energy phone screens and behavioral interviews to ensure every candidate has the "sales DNA," resilience, and cultural fit we require.
- Collaborate directly with Sales Leadership to define ideal candidate profiles and adjust sourcing strategies based on real-time team needs.
- Maintain a clean, fast-moving pipeline using our tech stack to ensure no high-potential talent falls through the cracks.
- Analyze and report on key metrics—such as time-to-hire and source effectiveness—to provide visibility into your progress toward hiring goals.
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting, preferably in a high-volume sales or talent acquisition environment.
- Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter, and Google Products (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
What will make you stand out:
- Proven ability to source passive candidates; you are comfortable with cold outreach and persistent follow-ups.
- Prior experience recruiting specifically for Outbound Sales or commission-based roles.
- A track record of using recruiting metrics to pivot strategies and improve hiring speed.
If you get a rush from identifying top-tier talent, craft personalized pitches that get responses, and thrive on the art of persuasion, we want to talk.