About Us
Over the last decade, Baird & Warner was named a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace eight times in a row. But we didn't get there by accident — behind every great company is a culture created by the professionals who work there. Throughout our rich history, one thing has remained true: we believe that when you give people the support they need, amazing things can happen. That's why at Baird & Warner we empower you to be independent, to grow in your career, to do the right thing by your colleagues and your community, and to have a true work/life balance. We truly care about making our team feel part of something bigger by sharing a single purpose — making it easier for homebuyers and sellers to realize their real estate dreams.
Job Summary
This role is responsible for attracting and recruiting experienced real estate brokers to join Baird & Warner, focusing on expanding existing offices in key markets. You will cultivate relationships with real estate brokers and manage the full recruitment process, from initial outreach to final hiring decisions.
This position combines both inside and outside sales. You will set appointments for local Vice Presidents of Sales or directly engage with prospective candidates, building relationships and showcasing the benefits of a business partnership with Baird & Warner.
You'll work closely with decision-makers, as each real estate broker operates as the CEO of their business. Your mission is to demonstrate how aligning with Baird & Warner can enhance their success and grow their business.
This position requires about 1x/week of in-person working at our Schaumburg office, with off-site meetings and field work 4x/week. A car and/or reliable transportation is needed to travel to local offices and attend occasional off-site meetings.
We are looking for for a recruiter in the Arlington Heights area.
Job Duties
- Drive sourcing of real estate brokers both new to the business and experienced.
- Establish pipeline of recruiting leads - diligent follow-up and relationship building
- Manage leads through CRM system
- Meet hiring goals for the company by increasing number of interviews
- Collaborate with hiring managers and senior leadership on individual experienced agent recruiting opportunities
- Together with recruiting team, develop customized recruiting initiatives to assist hiring managers
- Coordinate with Marketing to provide input for the creation of recruiting support materials and integration of recruiting messages into company marketing initiatives
- Collect and share key market intelligence with hiring managers and senior management
- Provide timely reporting to SVP, Sales on recruiting progress and results
- Provide assistance to the hiring managers as needed.
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work and multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to travel to multiple Baird & Warner locations
- Outstanding relationship building skills
- Ability to effectively work as part of a highly functioning team
Education and/or Experience
- Prior sales or recruiting experience
- Real estate experience preferred
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary Range
$60,000-$70,000 + Bonus
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, volunteer time off, PTO
