We're seeking an experienced Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist on a contract basis to lead full-cycle recruitment exclusively focused on Technical Sales talent . You'll partner closely with Sales and GTM hiring managers, build robust pipelines of high-performing sales professionals, and help us secure top technical sales talent in highly competitive markets.
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical Sales roles, including S olutions Engineers , Account Executives, Account Managers, and Busines s Development Representatives
Develop creative, targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive Technical Sales talent using LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, industry communities, and other channels
Partner with Sales and GTM hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, territory needs, and ideal candidate profiles
Provide strategic guidance on technical sales talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence
Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess both technical aptitude and sales acumen, as well as cultural fit
Negotiate competitive offers and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touchpoint through onboarding
Continuously improve Technical Sales recruiting processes and contribute best practices to the broader Talent Acquisition team
Maintain accurate ATS documentation and deliver regular pipeline reporting and hiring metrics to stakeholders
What You Bring
5-10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on Technical Sales hiring (SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, or similar tech environments preferred)
Proven track record sourcing and closing high-caliber Technical Sales professionals across a variety of levels and specializations
Deep understanding of Technical Sales roles, career paths, and what motivates top sales talent
Strong proficiency in sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sales-specific talent platforms
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with both candidates and senior Sales leadership
Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar)
Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting aggressive hiring timelines
Data-driven mindset with a strong focus on pipeline metrics, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates
Contract Details
Duration: 6-12months
Location: Seattle / San Jose Hybrid
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The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.
You may also be offered incentive compensation, bonus, restricted stock units, and benefits. More details about F5's benefits can be found at the following link: https://www.f5.com/company/careers/benefits . F5 reserves the right to change or terminate any benefit plan without notice.
Please note that F5 only contacts candidates through F5 email address (ending with @f5.com) or auto email notification from Workday (ending with f5.com or @myworkday.com ) .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Benefits
Equity / stock optionsPerformance bonus
Additional Information
At F5, we strive to bring a better digital world to life. Our teams empower organizations across the globe to create, secure, and run applications that enhance how we experience our evolving digital world. We are passionate about cybersecurity, from protecting consumers from fraud to enabling companies to focus on innovation.
Everything we do centers around people. That means we obsess over how to make the lives of our customers, and their customers, better. And it means we prioritize a diverse F5 community where each individual can thrive.
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