Founding Business Recruiter

Coastal Wave Recruiting • San Francisco, California, United States • Posted May 15, 2026

Location San Francisco, California
Job Type Full-time
Category other-general
Posted May 15, 2026

Our client, an AI-driven B2B logistics startup, is seeking a Founding Business Recruiter to build and own its business hiring function.


This is a critical, high-impact role for a self-driven, startup-minded recruiter who can operate from first principles—partnering closely with leadership to define roles, build hiring processes, and close top talent across GTM, Product Management, and other key business functions.


What you'll do:



  • Own full-cycle recruiting across Sales, Marketing, Product, and broader business roles

  • Partner with hiring managers (including first-time leaders) to scope roles, design interview processes, and define hiring strategy

  • Build and execute multi-channel sourcing strategies, with a focus on high self-sourced pipelines (targeting ~30%+)

  • Manage the full candidate lifecycle—from outreach through close—ensuring a high-quality, fast-moving experience

  • Track and optimize hiring m...

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