Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they’re not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role Overview

As a Sales Recruiter you will be seen as a trusted advisor to the business on end to end recruitment process. You will help identify issues or opportunities in our hiring process, and work through challenges that arise with routine guidance. You will be working in a full desk capacity to source, recruit and hire for sales professionals.

What you’ll do

Collaborate with your team to support or lead recruitment efforts for new and existing individual contributor (IC) roles, managing candidates throughout the entire recruitment process.
Recruit for a variety of roles across the organization based on hiring needs, including roles outside your primary area of focus.
Participate in team initiatives to enhance recruitment processes and improve overall efficiency.
Use data and market insights to guide and inform hiring teams about their searches and broader talent trends.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, including hiring teams, HR Business Partners,
Compensation, FP&A, and HR Operations, to ensure seamless experiences for candidates and interviewers.
Lead regular updates with hiring teams on active searches, facilitate interviews (on-site and virtual), lead debriefs, and present employment offers on behalf of CarGurus.
Leverage sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter), your professional network, and market knowledge to ensure a steady pipeline of candidates for open roles.
Represent CarGurus at recruiting events and contribute to the company’s social media presence to attract and engage talent.
Focus on hiring exceptional talent while delivering an outstanding candidate experience through clear communication and insights about CarGurus.
Use your expertise in compensation structures (base, bonus, variable commission plans, equity, etc.) to secure enthusiastic team members within CarGurus’ defined compensation framework.

What you’ll bring

You have 2+ years of recruiting experience in a corporate or agency setting, with a preference for experience in sales recruitment.
You are familiar with applicant tracking systems and sourcing tools.
You have a customer-focused approach and excel at building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
You are committed to building inclusive teams and thoughtfully incorporate diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into the hiring process.
You have a proven track record of delivering results in a collaborative environment.
You handle confidential information with integrity and demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of your work.
You are detail-oriented and communicate effectively with both candidates and internal partners.

Working at CarGurus

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid

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