Talent Acquisition Partner (Sales & Corporate Headhunting)
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Talent Acquisition Partner (Sales & Corporate Headhunting)
Department:
Human Resources
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Houston, TX
Reporting To:
Rob Salazar
Description As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Cotton Holdings, you will operate as a true headhunter and talent advisor, not a requisition processor. This role is responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and closing passive talent for revenue-generating sales roles and critical corporate positions across the enterprise. You will be expected to build pipelines ahead of demand, influence senior leaders, partner with them, and execute targeted search strategies in competitive talent markets.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives on outbound sourcing, relationship-building, and closing high-impact hires, and who understands how to recruit for long-term success both sales talent and corporate professionals in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities 1. Headhunting & Full-Cycle Recruitment (Sales & Corporate Roles)
Own full-cycle recruiting
for sales, corporate, and leadership roles—from intake through close—with a strong emphasis on passive candidate engagement.
Proactively headhunt talent
through direct outreach, referrals, competitive intelligence, and targeted sourcing—not reliance on inbound applicants.
Partner closely with executives and senior leaders to
define success profiles , assess talent gaps, and build hiring strategies aligned to business objectives.
Execute
custom search strategies
by role type (sales, leadership, functional corporate) rather than one-size-fits-all recruiting.
Lead offer strategy, negotiation, and closing to secure top-tier talent in competitive markets.
2. Strategic Sourcing, Market Mapping & Pipelines
Conduct
market mapping and competitive intelligence
to identify where top talent works, how they move, and what motivates them to change.
Build and maintain
always-on pipelines
for sales and hard-to-fill corporate roles, anticipating future demand.
Develop talent pools of
high-performing passive candidates
who can be activated quickly as needs arise.
Utilize sourcing tools, CRM/ATS capabilities, and LinkedIn creatively and persistently to uncover talent others miss.
3. Stakeholder Partnership & Talent Advisory
Act as a
thought partner
to hiring leaders—guiding role scoping, interview design, and hiring decisions.
Drive structured interview processes and coach hiring teams on evaluating talent effectively.
Provide informal coaching and best-practice sharing with junior recruiters or contract support as needed.
4. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
Represent Cotton Holdings as a
credible, consultative talent ambassador
in the market.
Partner with HR and Marketing to strengthen employer branding, particularly for sales and leadership audiences.
Deliver a
high-touch, transparent candidate experience , especially with passive and executive-level candidates.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
8–12+ years of recruiting experience
with demonstrated success in headhunting, outbound sourcing, and closing passive talent.
Proven experience recruiting
sales roles and professional corporate positions
(in-house or agency background acceptable).
Strong ability to conduct
competitive research and market mapping .
Comfortable partnering with executives and influencing hiring decisions.
High sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability—this role is measured by
results, not postings filled .
Experience in disaster recovery, construction, restoration, or emergency response industries is a plus, but headhunting capability outweighs industry background.
Benefits
Impactful Work:
Make a difference by helping businesses prepare for and recover from disasters.
Collaborative Culture:
Work alongside passionate, talented professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Career Growth:
Expand your skills and grow within a dynamic, industry-leading company.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
Enjoy a strong benefits package, including healthcare, vision, dental, retirement plans, unlimited PTO, and more.
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Human Resources
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Houston, TX
Reporting To:
Rob Salazar
Description As a Talent Acquisition Partner at Cotton Holdings, you will operate as a true headhunter and talent advisor, not a requisition processor. This role is responsible for proactively identifying, engaging, and closing passive talent for revenue-generating sales roles and critical corporate positions across the enterprise. You will be expected to build pipelines ahead of demand, influence senior leaders, partner with them, and execute targeted search strategies in competitive talent markets.
This role is ideal for a recruiter who thrives on outbound sourcing, relationship-building, and closing high-impact hires, and who understands how to recruit for long-term success both sales talent and corporate professionals in a fast-moving environment.
Key Responsibilities 1. Headhunting & Full-Cycle Recruitment (Sales & Corporate Roles)
Own full-cycle recruiting
for sales, corporate, and leadership roles—from intake through close—with a strong emphasis on passive candidate engagement.
Proactively headhunt talent
through direct outreach, referrals, competitive intelligence, and targeted sourcing—not reliance on inbound applicants.
Partner closely with executives and senior leaders to
define success profiles , assess talent gaps, and build hiring strategies aligned to business objectives.
Execute
custom search strategies
by role type (sales, leadership, functional corporate) rather than one-size-fits-all recruiting.
Lead offer strategy, negotiation, and closing to secure top-tier talent in competitive markets.
2. Strategic Sourcing, Market Mapping & Pipelines
Conduct
market mapping and competitive intelligence
to identify where top talent works, how they move, and what motivates them to change.
Build and maintain
always-on pipelines
for sales and hard-to-fill corporate roles, anticipating future demand.
Develop talent pools of
high-performing passive candidates
who can be activated quickly as needs arise.
Utilize sourcing tools, CRM/ATS capabilities, and LinkedIn creatively and persistently to uncover talent others miss.
3. Stakeholder Partnership & Talent Advisory
Act as a
thought partner
to hiring leaders—guiding role scoping, interview design, and hiring decisions.
Drive structured interview processes and coach hiring teams on evaluating talent effectively.
Provide informal coaching and best-practice sharing with junior recruiters or contract support as needed.
4. Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
Represent Cotton Holdings as a
credible, consultative talent ambassador
in the market.
Partner with HR and Marketing to strengthen employer branding, particularly for sales and leadership audiences.
Deliver a
high-touch, transparent candidate experience , especially with passive and executive-level candidates.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
8–12+ years of recruiting experience
with demonstrated success in headhunting, outbound sourcing, and closing passive talent.
Proven experience recruiting
sales roles and professional corporate positions
(in-house or agency background acceptable).
Strong ability to conduct
competitive research and market mapping .
Comfortable partnering with executives and influencing hiring decisions.
High sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability—this role is measured by
results, not postings filled .
Experience in disaster recovery, construction, restoration, or emergency response industries is a plus, but headhunting capability outweighs industry background.
Benefits
Impactful Work:
Make a difference by helping businesses prepare for and recover from disasters.
Collaborative Culture:
Work alongside passionate, talented professionals in a fast-paced environment.
Career Growth:
Expand your skills and grow within a dynamic, industry-leading company.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits:
Enjoy a strong benefits package, including healthcare, vision, dental, retirement plans, unlimited PTO, and more.
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