Senior Sales Recruiter
Would you like to work in a dynamic, international, and constantly expanding environment? If you are looking for a company where Competence, Exclusivity, and Passion are the fundamental values of success, Engel & Völkers offers you the opportunity to make a difference. Join us!
For over 45 years, Engel & Völkers has been a global leader in residential and commercial real estate services within the premium segment. With more than 16,500 professionals active in over 1,000 locations across 35 countries and 5 continents, we represent a benchmark brand in international real estate. In Italy, our network includes 4 large Market Centers and over 100 franchised locations, constantly growing thanks to the excellence of our services and a curated selection of exclusive properties that meet the needs of an increasingly sophisticated clientele. All our team members embody the core values of our brand: competence, exclusivity, and passion. Every day, we strive to deliver impeccable service, selecting unique properties and catering to the needs of discerning international clients.
Based on our new office opening soon in Milano, we are hiring a:
SENIOR SALES RECRUITER Real Estate (m/f/a)
As Senior Recruiter, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our agent base by executing effective recruiting strategies mainly focusing on real estate experts. You will collaborate closely with Sales and Marketing to identify, engage, and convert top real estate talent. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, performance-driven environments, and brings a strong mix of strategic thinking and operational execution. You’ll have the chance to take full ownership of high-impact projects, while contributing to the development of our recruiting processes.
Key responsibilities:
- Recruitment: Implement agent recruiting strategies and campaigns in line with the business needs and in close collaboration with Sales and Marketing.
- Talent Sourcing: Identify, attract, and recruit top real estate agents using proactive digital sourcing, social media, direct outreach, and referrals.
- Recruiting Funnel Management: Analyze the recruiting funnel and continuously optimize for conversion, quality, and time-to-hire.
- Candidate Experience: Ensure a high-quality, professional, and motivating experience throughout the recruitment journey aligned with our brand and service culture.
- Employer Branding: Collaborate with Marketing to boost employer visibility and position the brand as an attractive destination for agents.
- Market & Data Analysis: Analyze real estate market trends, recruitment performance metrics, and agent data to contribute to improve hiring strategies.
- Networking & Relationship Building: Establish strong connections in the real estate industry to create a steady pipeline of top talent.
- Stakeholder Management: Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment, buy-in, and impact across departments and business priorities.
Your profile:
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5-8 years of experience in recruiting, headhunting, talent acquisition, or business development, ideally within real estate, sales-driven environments, or fast-scaling organizations
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Demonstrated success in managing recruiting processes or leading cross-functional projects with the ability to build scalable systems and deliver measurable outcomes
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Experience working with internal stakeholders and managing diverse expectations across departments
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High degree of ownership — you work proactively and are result as well as KPI driven.
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Skilled in modern sourcing techniques (social media, referral programs, digital campaigns) and understand how to build and manage a talent pipeline
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Strong commercial mindset with an understanding of branding, positioning, and market dynamics
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Experience with CRM, ATS, and recruitment analytics tools
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Excellent communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills
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Fluent in Italian and English; additional languages are a plus
What we offer:
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A dynamic and international working environment within a globally recognised real estate brand
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Close collaboration with senior management and experts from Sales and Marketing
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Autonomy and ownership in a high-impact, operational environment
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Clear opportunities for growth and development
