Director of Talent Acquisition - Sales & Executive Recruitment (Remote)

 

Logistics at full potential. 

 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

 

The Director of Talent Acquisition for Sales & Executive Recruitment is a pivotal role, responsible for driving talent acquisition strategies and processes to attract top-tier talent for Sales, Business development and Executive roles (VP and above) for GXO North America. This is a fully remote role and can be based anywhere in Continental US. The incumbent will work in an individual contributor capacity, will interface with senior stakeholders including Division Presidents and C-Suite executives, and manage the entire recruiting life cycle for roles assigned to them. This role reports to the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition for the Americas & APAC.

 

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

 

What you’ll do on a typical day: 

• Develop and implement innovative executive recruitment strategies to proactively identify and engage top-tier executive talent, leveraging market insights and industry best practices.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess organizational talent needs and develop executive talent pipelines to support succession planning and long-term growth objectives.

• Establish and monitor key performance metrics, including Time to Fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction, to measure the effectiveness of executive recruitment efforts and drive continuous improvement.

• Stay abreast of market trends, competitive intelligence, and emerging technologies in executive recruitment to inform strategy development and maintain a competitive edge in talent acquisition.

• Manage recruiting for Sales and Business Development professionals across all levels (Manager to VP).

• Develop sourcing strategies to attract diverse candidates for sales roles, utilizing various channels and tools.

• Collaborate with HR business partners to streamline sales recruitment processes and enhance efficiency.

Stakeholder Management:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders, including C-suite Executives and Division Presidents.

• Provide regular updates on recruitment activities, market trends, and talent pipeline status.

• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership on talent acquisition strategies and best practices.

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, focusing on executive recruitment and sales/business development roles

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.

• Proven strategic thinking abilities, with the capacity to develop and execute comprehensive recruitment strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

• Expertise in recruitment and search methodologies, including direct sourcing, networking, and leveraging technology platforms.

• Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and motivating others around them to achieve performance targets and deliver high-quality results.

• Excellent negotiation skills, adept at managing offer processes and compensation discussions to secure top talent within budgetary constraints.

• Deep understanding of recruitment trends, market dynamics, and emerging best practices.

• Active presence on social media and professional networking platforms, particularly LinkedIn, to build relationships and attract passive candidates.

• Ability to analyze recruitment metrics and data to derive insights and inform decision-making.

• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to partner closely with internal stakeholders to understand talent needs and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.

• Recruiting experience with a Supply Chain or 3rd party logistics firm is highly desirable

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

 

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience