Professional Recruiter

Skilled Trades Recruiter – Inside Sales & ProfessionalHeartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking a motivated Skilled Trades Recruiter – Inside Sales & Professional for a full-time, fully on-site opportunity in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This position combines recruiting, consultative sales, business development, account management, and candidate relationship management within the skilled-trades and professional staffing space.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on building relationships, exceeding measurable goals, developing client and candidate pipelines, and helping employers solve difficult hiring challenges while helping skilled-trades professionals advance their careers.The Skilled Trades Recruiter manages both sides of the staffing relationship: developing new client business while sourcing, interviewing, and placing qualified candidates. The role requires consistent outbound activity, strong relationship-building ability, excellent follow-up, and the ability to manage multiple clients, candidates, and job orders simultaneously. The recruiter will focus on skilled-trades and technical positions such as Maintenance Technicians, Maintenance Mechanics, Welders, Machinists, CNC Operators, Electronics Technicians, Warehouse Leads, Industrial Electricians, Service Technicians, Quality Technicians, Mechanics, and Machine Repair Technicians.The recruiter will:Prospect and develop new client partnershipsConduct outbound calls to prospective clientsSchedule and conduct client meetingsNetwork within the local business communityLearn client businesses, operations, and hiring challengesConduct consultative conversations to identify staffing needsDevelop staffing and recruiting solutions based on client requirementsBuild long-term client relationshipsGenerate repeat hiring activity and referralsIdentify opportunities to expand existing client partnershipsMaintain an active business-development pipelineTrack client opportunities and activity within a CRMThe recruiter will also:Source skilled-trades and professional candidatesConduct candidate interviews and discovery conversationsAssess candidate experience, technical skills, and career goalsMatch candidates to appropriate client opportunitiesPresent qualified candidates to clientsMaintain communication with candidates throughout the hiring processBuild strong candidate relationships for recurring client needsMaintain an active skilled-trades talent pipelineProvide career guidance and consultative support to candidatesEnsure quality submissions align with client requirementsThe recruiter will:Coordinate candidate interviews with clientsSupport offer negotiations and acceptanceCoordinate onboarding activitiesFollow up after placementsMaintain relationships with both clients and placed candidatesIdentify additional hiring opportunities within existing accountsSupport repeat business and long-term client retentionServe as a trusted advisor to clients and candidatesThis is a performance-driven position where effort, activity, relationships, consistency, and results directly influence both career growth and earning potential.The recruiter will work:Fully On-Site in Bethlehem, PALocal Lehigh Valley Business DevelopmentClient Travel Generally Within Approximately 25–30 Miles of the OfficeNo Overnight TravelCell Phone Reimbursement ProvidedLaptop ProvidedRequirements:Strong Communication and Relationship-Building SkillsCustomer-Focused or Sales-Oriented MindsetComfort with Outbound Calls and Follow-UpComfort Conducting Consultative Sales ConversationsStrong Organizational SkillsGoal-Driven / Performance-Oriented MindsetAbility to Manage Multiple PrioritiesAbility to Work Full-Time Fully On-Site in Bethlehem, PAHigh School Diploma or EquivalentApproximately 3 Years of Relevant Recruiting, Sales, Account Management, Business Development, or Comparable Experience PreferredStaffing / Recruiting Experience PreferredSkilled-Trades Recruiting Experience PreferredFull-Desk Recruiting Experience PreferredB2B Sales / Business Development Experience PreferredAccount Management Experience PreferredCRM Experience PreferredApplicant Tracking System Experience PreferredLinkedIn Sourcing Experience PreferredBachelor's Degree Helpful but NOT Required