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Executive Recruiter – A/V Industry
Location: Mayfield Heights, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
Birddog Talent is looking for a self-disciplined, motivated, and experienced recruiter to join our team and deliver results for our clients.
This is a high-activity, performance-driven role built around full-cycle recruiting. You will be responsible for everything from sourcing and outreach through candidate management, client interaction, and closing searches. Success in this role comes down to consistency, accountability, and the ability to execute daily without needing to be managed.
You will work across both contingency and subscription-based engagements, giving you exposure to different recruiting models while building long-term client relationships.
About Birddog Talent
Birddog Talent is a boutique recruiting firm specializing in the A/V and Consumer Electronics industry. We partner with companies through both traditional contingency recruiting and a subscription-based model that allows for a more proactive and consistent approach to hiring.
Our focus is on building strong pipelines of qualified candidates, both active and passive, and helping our clients make better hiring decisions faster.
What You’ll Do
Full-Cycle Recruiting Execution
- Own the entire recruiting process from intake through offer and close
- Partner with clients to understand hiring needs and role requirements
- Manage interview coordination, feedback, and candidate experience end-to-end
Sourcing and Pipeline Development
- Proactively identify and engage top talent using LinkedIn, databases, referrals, and direct outreach
- Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates across multiple searches
- Focus heavily on passive candidates who are not actively applying
Candidate Management
- Screen, evaluate, and qualify candidates for experience, fit, and long-term success
- Present candidates to clients with clear, concise summaries
- Build and maintain relationships throughout the hiring process
Client Support and Delivery
- Maintain consistent communication with clients and keep searches moving forward
- Deliver qualified candidates in a timely and reliable manner
- Manage expectations and drive process efficiency
Daily Activity and Ownership
- Maintain a high level of outbound activity including calls, messages, and follow-ups
- Stay organized across multiple open searches and competing priorities
- Take ownership of results and adjust approach when needed
What You’ll Bring
- Proven full-cycle recruiting experience in an agency or in-house environment
- Strong sourcing ability and comfort with direct outreach
- High level of self-discipline and consistency in daily activity
- Motivation to produce results without needing constant direction
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
What Makes Someone Successful Here
- You are self-disciplined and consistent, even without oversight
- You take ownership of the entire recruiting process from start to finish
- You are comfortable doing the work required to build pipeline every day
- You stay organized and follow through on commitments
- You are driven by results and continuous improvement
Why Join Birddog Talent
- Opportunity to grow within a small, focused firm where your impact is visible
- Ability to take on more responsibility and advance based on performance
- Exposure to both contingency and subscription recruiting models
- Direct access to leadership and influence on how we operate
- A role where your output directly drives your growth and opportunity
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Birddog Talent, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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