Sales Recruiter

Role summary

Sales Recruiter is a role at Kimball Midwest in Prairie Township, Ohio, United States (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-25. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Sales Recruiter

Company

Kimball Midwest

Location

Prairie Township, Ohio, United States

Work arrangement

hybrid

Category

Sales

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-25

Job description

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation products, is searching for a Sales Recruiter for our Columbus, OH location.

As a Kimball Midwest associate, you’ll be part of a company built on long-term growth and strong values. From $1 million in sales in 1983 to over $500 million today, our success has been driven by our people. Despite our growth, we have stayed true to our family-owned and operated roots—where employees are recognized as individuals and our culture remains a top priority.

Position Overview

The Sales Recruiter is responsible for identifying and attracting top-tier talent using proven tools and strategies. This role partners closely with divisional and regional managers to fulfill annual headcount plans, conducts training to enhance recruiting practices, and ensures compliance with all legal standards. By fostering a positive candidate experience, you'll help build and grow a world-class sales force aligned with Kimball Midwest's goals.

Responsibilities

Recruits using established Kimball Midwest tools, including street recruiting, phone contacting and screening, and the Ideal Candidate Profile, as documented in the Kimball Midwest Managers' Manual and Focused Approach to Recruiting

Coordinates with assigned Divisional/Regional Managers to achieve annual headcount plan, including but not limited to; Completing an annual plan hiring calendar and activity calendar for assigned division, Scheduling and documenting bi-monthly interview days and street recruiting days for hiring managers, and planning field visits based on the hiring and activity calendar needs

Documents all stages of the recruiting process

Sources candidates from a mixture of internet sourced candidates, field identified candidates, job board sourced candidates, and other sources

Submits all Field Visit Reports within 24 hours of return to the office from the field

Submits all Top-grade write-ups within 24 hours of Top-grade interviews

Conducts follow-up field training with SMITs and Managers who attend Attract & Develop training

Utilizes and trains managers on proper recruiting techniques as outlined in the Focused Approach to Recruiting training binder

Provides complete activity-based updates in CRM on a regular basis detailing leads acquired, contacts made, interviews scheduled and on-going follow-up

Participates in the training of the sales management team, in conjunction with the Sales Recruiting Supervisor, including all aspects of The Focused Approach to Recruiting

Responsible for ensuring that the company employment policies and procedures conform to applicable laws and regulations. Stays abreast of potential legislation which may affect operations. Maintains current information regarding employment laws and trends in Human Resources Management and communicates these to field management personnel

Effectively utilizes computer systems to coordinate communication with sales managers and in-field recruiters. Maintains a complete computer database of all candidates both internally and in the field. Schedules follow-up with recruits in a thorough and complete manner

Effectively utilizes the internet to generate hiring leads. Works closely with sales management to ensure that leads are promptly investigated, candidates are screened and notified quickly and professionally, and the process is managed properly from initial contact through hiring to productive training and other retention activities

Qualifications

1-3 years of recruiting experience

Proficient computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Superior ability to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, managers, sales representatives, and members of the general public in both written and verbal form

The ability to read and write small letters and numbers; the ability to make arithmetic calculations; and the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions

The successful completion of a ninety (90) day orientation period

Additional Information

***This role is remote with some periodic in-office requirements. Must live in the state of Ohio to be considered for this position.

We offer a benefits package that includes health, dental and vision insurance, company sponsored life, optional life and disability insurance, Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts, a 401(k) plus match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), a Dress for your Day dress code and paid holidays.

Kimball Midwest is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to a program of recruitment of females, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, qualifying veterans and any other classification that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

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