Sara Smith
Senior Sales Recruiter
West Chester,OH
Summary
Results-driven business development and sales professional with 4+ years of experience building high-volume pipelines, prospecting new business, and closing competitive opportunities. Two-time Recruiting Elite Qualifier (2023, 2024) recognized for exceeding performance targets in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment. Skilled in territory development, relationship management, negotiation, and consultative selling. Proven ability to generate leads, overcome objections, and drive measurable growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior National Recruiter
Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
West Chester, OH
02.2022 - Current
- Manage a high-activity outbound pipeline, generating and qualifying prospective sales talent across multiple territories.
- Apply consultative selling techniques to identify needs, handle objections, and close offers in competitive markets.
- Conduct strategic outreach via phone, LinkedIn, networking events, and referrals to drive engagement and conversions.
- Represent the company at career fairs and networking events to strengthen brand presence and build new pipelines.
- Partner with hiring managers to forecast staffing needs and align recruitment strategies with business growth.
Head Bartender & Floor Shift Manager
Bonefish Grill
West Chester, OH
10.2014 - 01.2022
- Promoted multiple times from bartender to leadership roles due to strong performance and reliability.
- Drove daily revenue through upselling, relationship building, and repeat customer engagement.
- Handled financial reporting, deposits, and sales reconciliation with full accountability.
- Led and trained a team of 15 in a high-volume environment focused on service excellence and revenue performance.
Education
Business
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH 05.2001 -
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruiting & Talent Acquisition
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & CRM Tools
- LinkedIn Recruiter, Job Boards & Sourcing Strategies
- Interviewing & Candidate Evaluation
- Social media expertise
- Expertise in Boolean search methods
- Organizational strategy development
- Cross-functional collaboration
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Awards & Recognition
- Recruiting Elite Qualifier 2023
- Recruiting Elite Qualifier 2024
Timeline
Senior National Recruiter
Total Quality Logistics (TQL)
02.2022 - Current
Head Bartender & Floor Shift Manager
Bonefish Grill
10.2014 - 01.2022
Business
University of Cincinnati
05.2001 -