Recruiting Lead

About Us: Nxt Level is a team of badass recruiters. We're headhunters and specialists in recruiting top talent in civil engineering, legal, and technology. We work with some of the world's leading companies and have been recognized as one of the best places to work (Nashville Business Journal, 2021). Our work-hard-play-hard culture makes us a tight-knit crew driven by results. The Role: We're looking for a Lead Recruiter to manage a team of 7 recruiters in our Nashville office, with the goal of scaling that team while driving results. You'll be a hands-on leader, optimizing processes, mentoring your team, and actively helping them close roles with clients. The team's success is your success, and together you'll aim to exceed $2.5M in annual revenue for direct hire clients.What You'll Do:Lead and grow a team of 7 recruiters in Nashville, while optimizing their performanceRoll up your sleeves to help recruiters close critical roles with clientsCollaborate with leadership to set KPIs and ensure the team consistently meets and exceeds targetsDrive $2.5M+ in annual revenue through direct hire placements in civil engineering, legal, and technologyFoster a culture of persistence, hard work, and camaraderie while keeping Nxt Level's standards highDevelop recruitment strategies to target top-tier candidates in civil engineering, legal, and technologyMaintain a focus on results, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvementWhat We're Looking For:A true hunter with a "do whatever it takes" mindset-you know cold-calling is the heart of the gameA natural leader who leads by example and can inspire a team to perform at their bestStrong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environmentAn analytical mindset-you value KPIs and understand how to drive results through dataAn expert multitasker who loves organized chaos and handles pressure with a smileYou're competitive, never back down, and understand the power of consistency in recruitmentPassionate about learning something new every day-staying ahead of the curve in a constantly evolving industry What It Takes to Succeed:Proven track record in recruiting or headhunting, ideally in civil engineering, legal, or technology sectorsExperience managing a team and delivering on revenue goalsAbility to handle changing demands with ease while mentoring and guiding a growing teamA love for building relationships and providing an exceptional candidate experience