Sales Recruiter

Who is AKE Safety Equipment?

AKE Safety Equipment is a market-leading fire safety equipment manufacturing and sales company. We operate on a national scale, targeting customers who farm and reside in agriculturally productive areas of the United States.

AKE Safety Equipment has been in business since 1989. We’ve been around for more than 30 years because our customers’ best interests are always top-of-mind.

Our customers choose to do business with us because they prioritize safety and product integrity.

Our Mission and Values :

We've never lost focus of the things that matter for us : family, faith, and fire safety. Every single one of our team members works toward the same goal to save property, livelihoods, and lives.

As a Sales Recruiter with AKE Safety Equipment, you will be responsible for bringing on outside sales personnel to protect our farmers.

You must be professional, ambitious, and reliable. This role requires creativity, quick adaptation, and having sales focused experience in the past.

The main objective is to keep forward movement and success of the business an ultimate top priority.

As a Recruiter you will :

• Focus on recruitment efforts; specifically targeting Outside Sales Representatives that reside in rural and agriculturally productive areas throughout the country
• Source candidates through creative means without relying on those who are actively applying on job boards
• Work with hiring managers to understand the expectations of the open role to ensure the best candidate fit to reduce unwanted turnover
• Thoroughly evaluate and vet candidates throughout the preliminary interviewing processes through applications, conducting phone and in-person interviews, and general communication
• Maintain continuous contact with recruits during preliminary recruiting efforts to ensure a quality and professional candidate experience
• Some travel throughout the country will be required to assist in recruiting efforts
• Maintain accurate records and databases
• Contribute new ideas that help drive efficiency and team goals
• Assist with process documentation and continuous improvement
• Support HR Manager in some HR related functions as necessary

Things you must have to thrive :

• Ability to consistently meet goals and deadlines
• Strong sales skills - outgoing, patient, professional
• Anticipate a variety of needs and problems and proactively suggest solutions
• Must be able to use excellent independent judgement and discretion in a variety of situations
• Knowledge of general HR policies and employment law
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to work in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment that emphasizes accuracy and timeliness
• Drive for results : must be able to be counted on to meet and exceed goals consistently

Preferred Skills :

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 3 + years of experience
• Experience working with W2 employees and 1099 contractors
• Experience working in an entrepreneurial and sales focused environment

Perks and Benefits :

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Performance based commission
• 8-hour days
• Monday to Friday
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Great work culture
• Coffee shops and shopping centers near by
30+ days ago