Principal Recruiter

Mountain View, California, United States

Commerce

IQ’s AI‑powered digital commerce platform is revolutionizing the way brands sell online. Our unified ecommerce management solutions empower brands to make smarter, faster decisions through insights that optimise the digital shelf, increase retail media ROI and fuel incremental sales across the world’s largest marketplaces. With a global network of more than 900 retailers, our end‑to‑end platform helps 2,200+ of the world’s leading brands streamline marketing, supply chain, and sales operations to profitably grow market share in more than 50 countries.

Ten of the top 12 CPG brands work with us, including Coca‑Cola, Nestlé, Colgate‑Palmolive, and Mondelez. We’ve raised over $200 million from some of the top investors including Soft Bank, Insight Partners, and Madrona.

We’re looking for a Principal
Recruiter
, preferably with experience hiring in the retail media, advertising, or e‑commerce industries. Bonus points for those who have previously operated within Series D or earlier B2B SaaS startups. This role will support full‑cycle recruitment for key positions, particularly within our Customer Success and Go‑to‑Market orgs, while assisting with sourcing and application review for technology roles (Engineering and Product).

This is an onsite role, based out of our Mountain View, CA headquarters. If hired, you will be expected to work from the office 5 days per week.

• Full‑Cycle Recruiting
  :
  Own the entire recruitment process for roles in our Customer Success and GTM teams. This includes intake meetings, sourcing, interviewing, coordinating, and offer management.
• Industry‑Focused Sourcing
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  Prioritise candidates experienced in retail media, advertising, and e‑commerce. Leverage Linked In Recruiter, the company ATS, and other tools to identify candidates who understand the complexities of our space.
• Startup and AI Acumen
  :
  Target candidates who have thrived in our unique environment. Recognise the specific demands of scaling teams in high‑growth settings.
• Tech Recruiting Support
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  Provide sourcing and application review for engineering and product roles, ensuring a steady pipeline for our technology organisation.
• Phone Screens and Scheduling
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  Conduct initial phone interviews across U.S. and U.K. roles and coordinate further interviews with hiring managers, maintaining a smooth candidate experience.
• Collaboration
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  Partner with hiring managers and the wider Talent Acquisition team to understand job requirements, establish search strategies, and ensure consistent communication throughout the hiring process.

• 8+ Years of Recruiting Experience
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  Demonstrated success in full‑cycle recruiting, ideally within retail media, advertising, e‑commerce, or B2B SaaS sectors.
• Adaptability
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  We’re a lean team, so a willingness to wear multiple hats and truly work full cycle is crucial.
• Knowledge of Technical and Commercial Roles
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  Ability to understand and recruit for both technical (engineering, product) and non‑technical (Customer Success, GTM) roles.
• Startup Experience
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  Experience in a startup environment, preferably within the B2B SaaS space, ensuring familiarity with fast‑paced growth and scaling challenges.
• Communication and Coordination Skills
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  Strong interpersonal skills, capable of maintaining a positive candidate experience while managing multiple requisitions and stakeholders.

The typical base pay range for this role across the US is: $147,200 - $184,000 per year. In addition to salary, there is a 15–20% annual cash bonus, along with an equity package provided as high‑potential pre‑IPO stock options.

This base pay range may be inclusive of several career levels at Commerce

IQ and will be narrowed based on a number of factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Monthly reimbursements for gym, phone, and internet
• 10+ paid company holidays in each calendar year and unlimited PTO

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other category prohibited by applicable law.