# Founding Business Recruiter

> Coastal Wave Recruiting · San Francisco, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-04

**Salary:** USD 145,000–215,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Administration

## Description

Our client, an AI-driven B2B logistics startup, is seeking a **Founding Business Recruiter** to build and own its business hiring function.

This is a critical, high-impact role for a **self-driven, startup-minded recruiter** who can operate from first principles—partnering closely with leadership to define roles, build hiring processes, and close top talent across GTM, Product Management, and other key business functions.

**What you'll do:**

-   Own full-cycle recruiting across Sales, Marketing, Product, and broader business roles
-   Partner with hiring managers (including first-time leaders) to scope roles, design interview processes, and define hiring strategy
-   Build and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies, with a focus on high self-sourced pipelines (targeting ~30%+)
-   Manage the full candidate lifecycle—from outreach through close—ensuring a high-quality, fast-moving experience
-   Track and optimize hiring metrics (time-to-fill, conversion rates) to drive efficient, high-quality outcomes

## Requirements

-   5–10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, within **high-growth startups**
-   Proven success hiring for GTM, Product, and business roles
-   Ability to operate end-to-end (sourcing, scheduling, closing) with minimal support
-   Experience working closely with founders and early-stage teams is preferred
-   Strong proficiency with ATS and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Juicebox)
-   Confident in challenging hiring managers and shaping role definition
-   High attention to detail, particularly in closing and candidate experience

## Benefits

Salary & equity

Relocation support (must be able to relocate in 2 to 3 weeks of an offer)

NO visa sponsorship

## Apply

[Apply at Coastal Wave Recruiting](https://apply.workable.com/coastal-wave-recruiting/j/00B7EE92B6/apply)

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