Corporate Recruiter - Industrial Sales Recruiting

SunSource and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America's leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair.


We are seeking an energetic and driven Talent Acquisition professional to join our team. In this role, you will lead recruiting efforts for our Industrial Sales teams, partnering closely with business leaders to attract and hire top talent across the organization. You'll join a high-performing recruiting team that plays a visible and strategic role in supporting company growth.

This position is primarily onsite and may be based in Warren, MI; Sterling Heights, MI; Houston, TX; or Addison, IL.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in a fast-paced or high-volume environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• High sense of urgency and strong follow-through
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience utilizing or quickly learning Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruiting technologies
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset and strong drive for success

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Prior experience recruiting industrial sales professionals is highly preferred
• Agency recruiting experience
• Experience recruiting within industrial, manufacturing, or distribution environments
• Familiarity with sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo , or similar platforms
• Working knowledge of employment laws and recruiting compliance practices

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will

• Be competitive in nature and driven to reach goals and succeed
• Be comfortable with KPI's and metrics based on calls, screens, submittals and hiring results
• Strong verbal phone skills with the ability to engage and cultivate candidate leads through cold calls
• Build strong talent pipelines through proactive sourcing and relationship development
• Take initiative and maintain a proactive approach to identifying and attracting talent
• Serve as a consultative partner to hiring leaders by providing recruiting strategy, market insight, and creative hiring solutions
• Thrive in a fast-moving environment while managing multiple searches simultaneously
• Demonstrate strong organization, responsiveness, and attention to detail

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a highly visible talent acquisition team that directly impacts company growth. Successful recruiters in this role build strong partnerships with business leaders, influence hiring strategy, and have the opportunity to increase earnings through performance-based incentives.

$55,000 - $80,000 a year

In addition to a competitive base salary, this position is eligible for commission incentives based on the placement of sourced Sales Account Managers. Commission eligibility and program details are governed by the SunSource Recruiter Commission Program.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.