John Gutierrez
Vernon Hills,IL
Summary
Highly motivated sales recruiting expert with over 20 years of proven success. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute effective sales recruitment, training, and conflict resolution strategies for organizations of all sizes. Brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking to collaborate with cross-functional hiring managers in devising innovative personnel management solutions.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiting Consultant
NORC at the University of Chicago
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Partnered with departmental hiring managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations
- Managed the job descriptions and postings
- Full cycle recruiting
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Inriver
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Managed requisition load of 15 to 20 positions for various departments including Sales, Marketing, IT and C-suite
- Developed and maintain relationships with hiring managers with a focus on educating them on various job market trends
- Maintained a healthy candidate pipeline and employed an effective sourcing strategy with successful techniques
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Grainger
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Worked with hiring managers to recruit, manage and retain our sales talent
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 25+ internal sales placements
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Tribune Publishing
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Managed High Volume Requisition load, 25-50 simultaneously for various departments including Sales, Marketing, and Financial Services
- Created a healthy pipeline and employed an effective sourcing strategy with successful techniques to identify a high quality, diverse candidate pool in an efficient manner, to include sourcing, internet, social media, job fairs, college recruiting and networking
Regional Sales Director
TruCapital / Redline Resources
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed sales team of 7 employees.
- Developed and executed sales plans for consistent growth in revenue and profitability.
- Exceeded quarterly and annual sales goals consistently by closely monitoring team performance and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Worked closely with my clients to ensure that all of their recruiting needs were met
Senior Recruiting Manager and Mentor
Acquirent
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Streamlined the hiring process for all sales positions within the company
- Collaborated with business leaders to identify staffing needs and create tailored recruiting plans.
- Coordinated career fairs and networking events to increase brand awareness among potential sales candidates.
- Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
- Increased sales with execution of full sales cycle processing from initial lead processing through conversion and closing.
Previous Employment
Kforce / Venturi Staffing Partners / Spherion
Education
Liberal Arts - Journalism -
State University of New York
Long Island, NYSkills
- Full Cycle Sales Recruitment
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Experienced Sales Manager
- Client Management
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Senior Recruiting Consultant
NORC at the University of Chicago
02.2024 - 12.2024
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Inriver
01.2022 - 12.2023
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Grainger
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Tribune Publishing
01.2018 - 01.2021
Regional Sales Director
TruCapital / Redline Resources
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Recruiting Manager and Mentor
Acquirent
01.2010 - 01.2016
Previous Employment
Kforce / Venturi Staffing Partners / Spherion
Liberal Arts - Journalism -
State University of New York
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