Direct Hire Recruiter - Engineering

Spherion Asheville, NC is seeking a results-driven and highly motivated Engineering Direct Hire Recruiter to join our professional placement team. The role is critical for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, combining a strong background in both sales and engineering-focused recruitment. The ideal candidate can handle full-cycle recruiting, identify, engage, and close top engineering talent, and generate new business opportunities.This position is a full-time office-based role.Base compensation starts at $50,000, with additional fee structure on direct hire placements. Full benefits include PTO, medical, and 401(k).Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Development & SalesActively engage in new client acquisition by performing cold calls to prospective customers.Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships, acting as a trusted consultant.Negotiate and close deals with clients regarding placement fees, rates, and contract terms.Recruitment & SourcingManage the full life cycle recruitment process for a diverse range of engineering roles (e.g., Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Process Engineers).Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to recruit engineers from active and passive candidate pools.Conduct in-depth interviews and effectively assess candidates' technical skills and cultural fit.Communicate professionally and effectively with both clients and candidates to guide them through the hiring process.Collaborate with internal teams and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and priorities.Maintain up-to-date and accurate data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.Required QualificationsMinimum 2–3 years of proven sales experience (inside sales, outside sales, or business development).Minimum 2–3 years of engineering recruitment experience (agency or corporate).Demonstrated ability to cold call and generate new business leads.Exceptional negotiation and closing skills.Seniority LevelEntry levelEmployment TypeFull-timeJob FunctionHuman ResourcesIndustriesStaffing and RecruitingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Spherion Asheville by two-fold.Get notified about new Direct Hire Recruiter jobs in Asheville, NCJ-18808-Ljbffr