Jobs · Human Resources · Illinois

Talent Acquisition Consultant-Sales

AAA-The Auto Club Group · Chicago, IL · Today
On-siteHuman Resources$95k–$110k/yrFull-time

About the role

Join our Talent Acquisition team as a strategic recruiting partner supporting assigned business lines and leaders. In this role, you will lead full-cycle recruiting for specialized professional and sales positions, with a strong focus on identifying, engaging, and converting passive talent in competitive markets. You will consult with business leaders to understand workforce needs, advise on talent availability and market trends, and shape proactive sourcing strategies that support both immediate hiring goals and long-term workforce planning.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full sales recruiting lifecycle, from building targeted sourcing strategies and engaging passive candidates to guiding interview coordination, offer execution, and onboarding support
  • Act as a consultative talent advisor to sales leaders, sharing market trends, talent availability, compensation insights, and sourcing recommendations that support confident hiring decisions
  • Partner closely with hiring managers to define role requirements, align on search strategy, establish expectations, and create a candidate experience that reflects the pace and professionalism of a sales environment
  • Lead the offer process with a sales-minded approach, collaborating with stakeholders on salary analysis, presenting competitive proposals, negotiating effectively, and closing top talent
  • Use recruiting data, conversion metrics, market feedback, and pipeline activity to identify opportunities, adjust strategies, and influence actions that improve hiring outcomes
  • Create and nurture strong pipelines of high-performing sales talent through proactive outreach, relationship-based sourcing, networking, and ongoing engagement before roles open
  • Create collaborative, customer-focused partnerships with hiring managers, HR partners, and business stakeholders to keep searches aligned, transparent, and moving forward
  • Maintain accurate recruiting records and pipeline activity to support compliance, data integrity, reporting, and a seamless experience for candidates and internal partners
  • Contribute to recruiting initiatives and business projects that improve sales hiring effectiveness, strengthen processes, and support broader talent acquisition goals
  • Continue expanding your sales talent network and recruiting expertise to stay connected to the market, strengthen candidate relationships, and elevate the recruiting partnership

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Five years of experience working through the full cycle recruiting process
  • Deep understanding of talent market trends, competitive intelligence, and sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles
  • Proven record of successfully sourcing, assessing, and closing candidates across a range of functions and levels
  • Managing req load and successfully adapting and pivoting to the ever-changing needs of the business on short notice
  • Partnership with hiring managers and leadership to develop and execute effective recruiting strategies
  • Utilizing recruiting metrics and data to inform decisions and improve outcomes

Preferred

  • Demonstrated success sourcing passive sales candidates, managing full-cycle recruitment for quota-carrying roles, and building pipelines that meet hiring goals
  • Experience using Workday, Indeed Sourcing, and LinkedIn Recruiter

Work Environment

This position is currently able to work remotely from a home office location for day-to-day operations unless occasional travel for meetings, collaborative activities, or team building activities is specified by leadership. This is subject to change based on amendments and/or modifications to the ACG Flex Work policy.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

ACG complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding required benefits (including PTO, paid sick leave, etc.). Compensation $95,000 – $110,000

  • Health & Wellness: Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility. Prescription drug coverage. Dental and vision benefits. Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services).
  • Financial Protection & Insurance: Company-paid basic life insurance. Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage. Short-term and long-term disability coverage. Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options.
  • Retirement & Savings: 401(k) plan to support long-term financial goals. 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; may contribute 1% to 50% of eligible earnings, either pre or post tax. Company match of 50% paid on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, payable to employees following the end of the year; immediate vesting. Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day into your account; 100% vested after three (3) years of service. Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options.
  • Time Off & Leave: Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment. Full-time new employees will receive up to 12 PTO days annually; accrual based on start date and may include additional PTO based on role and/or state & local requirements. Part-time employee PTO hours are calculated based upon the standard weekly hours the employee is scheduled to work and will accrue at a minimum of 3 hours per month. Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 10 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day. Holidays vary by business unit schedules. Part-time employees are eligible for 8 company-paid holidays annually, in addition to 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays. Holidays vary by business unit schedules. Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
  • Career Growth & Education: Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG). Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs. Opportunities for career development and advancement.
  • Additional Perks: Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts. Adoption assistance program.

Who We Are

Become a part of something bigger. The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America. By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

Important Note

ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.

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