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Service Provider Recruiter (Trades Recruiter)
Location: Farmingdale, NY
On-Site Role
Overview
We are seeking a driven and relationship-focused Service Provider Recruiter to identify, recruit, and onboard qualified third-party Service Providers across multiple skilled trades (HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, etc.). Your primary mission is to build and maintain a reliable network of Service Providers that can support our clients’ needs quickly, efficiently, and with high-quality service.
By sourcing strategically and building long-term provider partnerships, you will play a critical role in the success of both our clients and our vendor network.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively identify and vet qualified Service Providers based on trade, geography, and rate requirements.
- Maintain regular and flexible communication to connect with Service Providers who are often difficult to reach during standard hours.
- Conduct thorough and efficient information gathering interviews to qualify Service Provides for our network.
- Overcome Service Provider objections with persistence and resourcefulness, addressing concerns about the partnership by emphasizing the value of joining our network.
- Guide prospective Service Providers through the full application and onboarding process.
- Negotiate competitive rates that meet company and client budget expectations.
- Train and educate Service Providers on company Code of Conduct, SOPs, performance expectations, and best practices.
- Build, strengthen, and sustain relationships with existing Service Providers to improve regional coverage and maintain long-term engagement.
- Support both reactive and strategic sourcing initiatives to meet fluctuating customer demands.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years’ experience working in construction, third-party maintenance, or facilities management with skilled trades is required.
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with strong phone presence.
- Proven track record of negotiating with others while maintaining a “win-win” relationship.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple open projects simultaneously.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment and can pivot quickly when priorities change.
- Resilient, confident, and able to handle rejection.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
- Self-starter who is disciplined, reliable, and able to work effectively on-site.
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Outbound Calling: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vendor Relationship: 1 year (Preferred)
- Vendor Sourcing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Trades Recruiting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000