Forward

Senior Recruiter - Sales at Forward (United States)

Forward · United States·

Role details

Work type
Remote
Level
Senior

Job description

Forward was founded in 2013 by four Stanford Ph.D.s, building the industry's first network digital twin: a mathematically accurate model of the production network. It's the foundation for autonomous networking, giving engineers and AI agents the ability to know the impact of every change before it touches production. That founding instinct still defines how we work. We're accurate and evidence-driven, relentless about clarity, and we'd rather be certain than comfortable, building a groundbreaking platform that transforms how teams run and secure networks across every major cloud and vendor environment.

Global leaders like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell trust Forward, alongside fast-growing enterprises and government agencies, realizing an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits, according to IDC. Backed by top-tier investors, including A. Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, Omega Venture Partners, Section 32, and Threshold Ventures, and headquartered in Santa Clara, we're most proud of our team: curious people who'd rather build what doesn't exist than accept how things have always been done.

Forward Networks is looking for an experienced Sales Recruiter.

Responsibilities:

  • Recruiting Sales candidates to build the candidate pipeline through sourcing, networking, referrals, events, online postings, etc.
  • Execute recruitment strategy to ensure management expectations are met
  • Manage candidate process and be a candidate ambassador
  • Determine skill level, manage offer process - including offer negotiation, offer letter generation, offer presentation and close
  • Deliver consistently positive candidate experience
  • Continuously follow-up and provide strategic insight to hiring managers in an effort to confirm staffing plans and ensure that candidates and hiring managers needs are met

Required Skills:

  • 10+ years of Sales recruiting experience in a fast-paced environment implementing a wide range of recruiting tactics and programs
  • Experience recruiting technical talent
  • Ability to build strong relationships, manage expectations and execution for both candidates and hiring managers
  • High attention to detail and the ability to work with hiring managers to prioritize candidates and roles to meet hiring needs
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to work with a sense of urgency at all times
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy
  • Experience with an applicant tracking system
  • Previous experience working through a full recruiting cycle

This is a remote contract position. The hourly pay range is $85–$100/hr. The final rate will be based on factors such as skills, experience, and location.

Why work at Forward

  • Culture & Mission: Described as a "people-centric, innovative culture" where "brilliant minds are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-ready operations." The company emphasizes that it is an "agile team and early-stage company with plenty of opportunities to grow."
  • Remote/Hybrid Policy: The company offers remote positions (e.g., a Customer Care Engineer role listed for Australia). The specific policy for all roles is likely flexible and depends on the team and location.
  • Notable Perks & Benefits:
    • Compensation: Competitive pay and equity packages.
    • Health & Wellness: Top-grade medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
    • Time Off: No tracked time off for vacations, holidays, and family days (with manager approval).
    • Growth: Opportunities for professional growth within an agile, early-stage company environment.
  • Engineering Culture: Founded by four Stanford Ph.D.s, the company has a strong technical foundation. The work involves solving complex problems at scale for the world's most demanding networks, which would appeal to engineers who enjoy deep technical challenges.

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