Director of Talent, Recruitment & Development

Company: SelectLeaders Client (Specialized Commercial Real Estate Brokerage)
Location: Phoenix preferred; hybrid office schedule. Open to remote if outside Arizona. Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Base Salary: $95,000–$130,000 + performance bonus/commission eligibility

About the Role:
Our client, a specialized commercial real estate brokerage focused on hospitality investment sales, is seeking a Director of Talent, Recruitment & Development to build and scale their agent recruitment engine. This is a strategic builder role, not a brokerage production role, focused on driving firm growth by attracting and developing top-tier talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sales Agent Recruiting & Pipeline Development: Lead national recruitment strategy for hospitality investment sales talent, creating a consistent pipeline of high-caliber agents and accelerating their ramp to productivity.
• Candidate Database Development & CRM Management: Build and maintain a robust talent hiring pipeline, proactively identifying and nurturing relationships with prospective candidates.
• Agent Onboarding & Time-to-Production: Create and own onboarding efforts to ensure a smooth transition for new hires.
• Agent Retention & Engagement: Play a central role in retaining top performers.
• Talent Development: Establish systems, training infrastructure, and standards for talent development. Create and own the development and delivery of internal company training programs, including onboarding curriculum, role-specific training, certification standards, and ongoing education.
• Talent Systems, Recruitment and Training Performance Metrics: Track recruiting activity, candidate pipelines, and hiring metrics. Ensure training alignment with operational, legal, and brand standards.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• 5+ years of experience in talent sourcing, recruiting, or lead generation within commercial real estate.
• Experience recruiting within commercial real estate brokerage, investment sales, and related professional services.
• Experience delivering onboarding and training programs for new employees.
• Strong research, sourcing, and talent-mapping skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple markets, searches, and candidate pipelines simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships and engage passive candidates.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 15%).
• Preferred:
• Experience with hospitality investment sales brokerage recruiting.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, LinkedIn Recruiter, ZoomInfo, and other recruiting platforms.
• Understanding of commercial real estate brokerage models, competitive landscapes, and compensation structures.
• Experience supporting high-growth organizations and scaling recruiting functions.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation: $95,000–$130,000 base salary + performance bonus/commission eligibility.
• Benefits: Total PTO package of 13 days (includes 6 paid holidays, provided after 90 days). Medical, dental, vision, or 401(k) are not currently offered but are part of the company's growth plan.