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Apollo.io is the leading go-to-market solution for revenue teams, trusted by over 500,000 companies and millions of users globally, from rapidly growing startups to some of the world's largest enterprises. Founded in 2015, the company is one of the fastest growing companies in SaaS, raising approximately $250 million to date and valued at $1.6 billion. Apollo.io provides sales and marketing teams with easy access to verified contact data for over 210 million B2B contacts and 35 million companies worldwide, along with tools to engage and convert these contacts in one unified platform. By helping revenue professionals find the most accurate contact information and automating the outreach process, Apollo.io turns prospects into customers. Apollo raised a series D in 2023 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Sequoia Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, and more, and counts the former President and COO of Hubspot, JD Sherman, among its board members.
Senior Sales Recruiter – Contract
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior Sales Recruiter to join our recruiting team on a six-month contract. This recruiter will own the end-to-end recruiting process for mid and senior-level roles across our Sales, Revenue, and Success organizations, with occasional support for Marketing. You’ll develop sourcing strategies, build strong pipelines, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience—all while managing multiple high-priority requisitions. As a key strategic partner, you’ll collaborate with business leaders and hiring managers to ensure we hire top Sales talent who will drive our mission forward.
Responsibilities
Own the full-cycle recruiting process for mid and senior positions across Sales, Success, RevOps, and Marketing
Source and engage Account Executives, Sales Managers, and Go-To-Market leaders who thrive in high-velocity, quota-carrying environments
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to build a high-quality pipeline of candidates
Conduct 15+ phone screens per week, driving 360+ sourcing reachouts per quarter
Lead structured interviews, including designing interview plans and running debriefs
Provide an excellent candidate experience from initial outreach through offer acceptance
Collaborate closely with business leaders, ensuring alignment on role requirements, hiring priorities, and candidate profiles
Utilize data and analytics to track progress, optimize processes, and inform decision-making
Support DEI efforts by creating diverse interview panels and promoting equitable hiring practices
Manage recruiting efforts autonomously, while following established recruiting processes
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and Compensation to streamline the process and offers
Requirements
7+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong focus on Sales, Revenue, and GTM roles (AE, SDR, Sales Leadership, RevOps)
Proven experience in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities
Strong experience partnering with leaders at all levels, from front-line managers to VPs
Expertise in data-driven recruiting, leveraging analytics to shape talent strategy
Familiarity with sales org structures, quota-carrying roles, and product-led growth business models
Experience with tools like Gem and Greenhouse (or similar recruiting platforms)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across functions
Highly organized with strong attention to detail; able to pivot quickly and manage multiple requisitions
Passion for delivering an exceptional candidate experience and hiring top Sales talent to drive Apollo.io's mission
The listed Pay Range reflects base salary range, except for sales roles, the range provided is the role’s On Target Earnings ("OTE") range, meaning that the range includes both the sales commission/sales bonus targets and annual base salary for the role. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels at Apollo and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location. Applicants interested in this role and who are not located in the US may request the annual salary range for their location during the interview process.
Additional benefits for this role may include equity; company bonus or sales commissions/bonuses; 401(k) plan; at least 10 paid holidays per year, flex PTO, and parental leave; employee assistance program and wellbeing benefits; global travel coverage; life/AD&D/STD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA and medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Apollo.io is an AI-native company built on a culture of continuous improvement. We’re on the front lines of driving productivity for our customers—and we expect the same mindset from our team. If you're energized by finding smarter, faster ways to get things done using AI and automation, you'll thrive here.
Why You’ll Love Working at ApolloAt Apollo, we’re driven by a shared mission: to help our customers unlock their full revenue potential. That’s why we take extreme ownership of our work, move with focus and urgency, and learn voraciously to stay ahead.
We invest deeply in your growth, ensuring you have the resources, support, and autonomy to own your role and make a real impact. Collaboration is at our core—we’re all for one, meaning you’ll have a team across departments ready to help you succeed. We encourage bold ideas and courageous action, giving you the freedom to experiment, take smart risks, and drive big wins.
If you’re looking for a place where your work matters, where you can push boundaries, and where your career can thrive—Apollo is the place for you.
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