Job Description

The Talent Recruiter of Field Sales is responsible for sourcing, attracting, interviewing, and hiring high-quality Retail Sales Associates for a nationwide wireless sales program operating inside Walmart Supercenter locations across the United States. This role partners closely with field leadership and hiring managers to ensure staffing goals are met while delivering a positive candidate experience and maintaining a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs.

The ideal candidate is a results-driven recruiter with experience in high-volume recruiting, retail call center hiring, and 3PL relations management. Success in this role requires strong organization, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple openings across various markets simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage the front-end recruitment process for Retail Sales Associate positions across Walmart locations nationwide, including building pipelines, developing job ad campaigns, managing applicant platform spend, and processing click analytics.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, community outreach, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct resume reviews, phone screens, and initial candidate assessments to evaluate qualifications and cultural fit.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
• Present qualified candidates to field leadership and provide hiring recommendations.
• Extend employment offers and facilitate pre-employment requirements.

Talent Pipeline Development

• Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for high-turnover and hard-to-fill geographic markets.
• Develop recruitment strategies to support new store openings, expansion markets, and staffing initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with passive candidates for future opportunities.
• Track candidate activity and pipeline metrics within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).

Stakeholder Partnership

• Collaborate with Regional Managers, District Managers, and Executive Field Leadership to understand hiring needs and workforce planning requirements.
• Provide regular updates regarding candidate flow, hiring progress, market challenges, and staffing forecasts.
• Advise hiring managers on recruitment best practices, interview techniques, and labor market trends.

Candidate Experience

• Deliver a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure timely communication with candidates regarding application status, interview scheduling, and hiring decisions.
• Act as a brand ambassador by promoting company culture, career opportunities, and employee value propositions.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all recruiting activities comply with federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and documentation in recruiting systems.
• Monitor recruiting metrics including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, interview-to-hire ratios, and hiring goal attainment.
• Support hiring audits and compliance requirements as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related communications field.
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, preferably in retail, sales, wireless, or high-volume recruiting environments.
• Experience managing multiple requisitions simultaneously; 80+ at a time.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting platforms; Avature + ORC usage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience recruiting retail sales associates, wireless sales representatives, or customer-facing sales professionals.
• Experience supporting nationwide hiring initiatives.
• Familiarity with Walmart retail environments or big-box retail staffing.
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques including LinkedIn, Indeed, Facebook social recruiting, and referral programs.

Key Competencies

• High-Volume Hiring
• Talent Sourcing
• Relationship Building
• Candidate Assessment
• Workforce Planning
• Communication & Influence
• Full-Cycle Recruiting
• Time Management
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Problem Solving
• Customer Service Mindset

Performance Expectations

• Meet established hiring goals and staffing deadlines.
• Maintain high candidate quality and hiring manager satisfaction.
• Successfully fill assigned retail recruiting requisitions within target timeframes.
• Build sustainable talent pipelines across designated regions.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience and timely communication throughout the hiring process.

Work Environment

• Office work environment with standard business hours; flexible Tues, Wed, & Thurs commute, with Mon & Fri remote.
• Occasional evening or weekend availability to support candidate interviews and hiring events.
• Ability to manage recruiting activity across multiple U.S. time zones.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and development opportunities

Join our team and help build a world-class workforce that delivers exceptional wireless sales experiences inside Walmart locations nationwide.

Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey.

Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories.

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