Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist on a contract basis to lead full-cycle recruitment exclusively focused on Technical Sales talent. You'll partner closely with Sales and GTM hiring managers, build robust pipelines of high-performing sales professionals, and help us secure top technical sales talent in highly competitive markets.

What You'll Do

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for Technical Sales roles, including Solutions Engineers, Account Executives, Account Managers, and Business Development Representatives

• Develop creative, targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive Technical Sales talent using LinkedIn, direct outreach, referrals, industry communities, and other channels

• Partner with Sales and GTM hiring managers to deeply understand role requirements, territory needs, and ideal candidate profiles

• Provide strategic guidance on technical sales talent market trends, compensation benchmarking, and competitive intelligence

• Conduct behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess both technical aptitude and sales acumen, as well as cultural fit

• Negotiate competitive offers and deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touchpoint through onboarding

• Continuously improve Technical Sales recruiting processes and contribute best practices to the broader Talent Acquisition team

• Maintain accurate ATS documentation and deliver regular pipeline reporting and hiring metrics to stakeholders

• What You Bring

• 5–10 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with significant focus on Technical Sales hiring (SaaS, Cloud, Hardware, or similar tech environments preferred)

• Proven track record sourcing and closing high-caliber Technical Sales professionals across a variety of levels and specializations

• Deep understanding of Technical Sales roles, career paths, and what motivates top sales talent

• Strong proficiency in sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and sales-specific talent platforms

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with both candidates and senior Sales leadership

• Experience with applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workday, or similar)

• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously while meeting aggressive hiring timelines

• Data-driven mindset with a strong focus on pipeline metrics, time-to-fill, and offer acceptance rates

• The Job Description is intended to be a general representation of the responsibilities and requirements of the job. However, the description may not be all-inclusive, and responsibilities and requirements are subject to change.

• Equal Employment Opportunity

• It is the policy of F5 to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and employment applicants without regard to unlawful considerations of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, sensory, physical, or mental disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. F5 offers a variety of reasonable accommodations for candidates. Requesting an accommodation is completely voluntary. F5 will assess the need for accommodations in the application process separately from those that may be needed to perform the job.

• Life at F5

• We source and recruit the best, diverse talent for F5, whether hybrid or remote.

• Hybrid: Employees within 30 commutable miles of an F5 office are required to work from the office a minimum of 30 business days per quarter.

• Remote: Primarily work from designated home location but can come into an F5 office to work or travel to an offsite location as needed.

• About Us

• Together, we're building a better digital world.

• Founded in 1996, F5 is a global leader in application delivery and security. Our premier platform helps customers secure and deliver every app, API, and piece of infrastructure across all environments. Backed by over three decades of expertise and 553 patents, our solutions protect against threats while ensuring fast, reliable digital experiences.

• With over 6,400 employees, we serve more than 23,000 customers in over 170 countries. To continue this work, we need people like you—the best minds in the industry. We're committed to a unique, human-first culture that encourages authenticity, prioritizes diversity and inclusion, and fosters the growth and success of our employees.

• Life at F5

• We source and recruit the best, diverse talent for F5, whether hybrid or remote.

• F5 Recruiting Privacy Notice

• © 2026 Workday, Inc. All rights reserved.