Headhunter

About the Role

One of the fastest-growing Keller Williams offices in Madison, Wisconsin, has an exciting opportunity for a Headhunter to help drive talent growth and market dominance. Relocation to the Madison market is required and supported if needed.

• A high-performing recruiter or headhunter with a proven track record of sourcing, attracting, and closing top talent.
• Confident, people-driven, and competitive, operating with urgency, follow-through, and accountability.
• A natural connector who builds trust quickly and is energized by conversations, influence, and results.
• Motivated by growth and excited to help build the most talent-dense real estate organization in the market.
• Experienced in outbound recruiting, relationship-based hiring, and pipeline management.
• Aligned with leadership’s vision for growth, profitability, and long-term retention.
• Comfortable working in a performance-driven environment with clear goals, metrics, and incentives.

$130,000–$150,000 On-Target Earnings (OTE)

Base Salary + Commission
Profit Sharing
Bonus Potential
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Growth Opportunities

Compensation: $130,000 - $150,000 On Taget Earnings

• Execute the Market Center’s recruiting and growth strategy.
• Proactively source, screen, and recruit high-performing real estate professionals.
• Conduct high-volume outreach through calls, texts, events, and referrals.
• Build and manage a consistent recruiting pipeline.
• Schedule and conduct recruiting appointments weekly.
• Consult with leadership to align recruiting efforts with market goals.
• Track recruiting activity, results, and conversion metrics.
• Represent the Market Center’s value proposition with clarity and confidence.
• Support onboarding and early-stage engagement to improve retention.

• Recruit and interview candidates on a weekly basis.
• Share the Market Center value and opportunity story consistently.
• Partner with leadership to identify recruiting priorities and target profiles.
• Maintain accurate recruiting data and reporting.
• Research competitors and market trends to refine the recruiting strategy.
• Participate in recruiting events, career nights, and networking opportunities.
• Follow proven recruiting systems while bringing new ideas to improve results.

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong recruiting, headhunting, or talent acquisition experience.
• Goal-oriented mindset with comfort working toward measurable outcomes.
• High level of organization, follow-up, and time management.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, positive attitude.
• Confidence handling objections and navigating competitive conversations.
• Ability to influence without authority.
• Background in sales, recruiting, or real estate preferred.
• Track record of success in prior performance-based roles.
• Comfort with CRM systems, recruiting tools, and technology.