Grocery Outlet · 4 days ago
Field Recruiter
Middletown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$77K/yr - $85K/yr
3+ years expGrocery Outlet is a company focused on providing value to bargain-minded consumers in the U.S. They are seeking an experienced Recruiter to manage the full-cycle recruitment of Aspiring Operator Trainees, ensuring candidates are well-prepared for store ownership. The role involves sourcing, assessing, and engaging candidates while collaborating with leadership to meet placement goals.
Food and BeverageGroceryRetail
Responsibilities
Source and engage qualified candidates through referrals, direct outreach, job boards, and industry networks
Conduct in-depth interviews to evaluate leadership, retail/management experience, financial readiness, and relocation flexibility
Effectively communicate the business ownership opportunity and set clear expectations
Manage the candidate journey from initial conversation through training assignment and store placement
Facilitate assessments, panel interviews, and evaluation checkpoints, consolidating feedback into clear recommendations
Maintain accurate candidate pipelines and documentation in CRM (Salesforce)
Address questions related to business ownership, investment, and relocation to support candidate decision-making
Represent Grocery Outlet at industry events, webinars, and networking functions
Build lasting relationships with candidates, referral partners, and industry contacts to strengthen pipeline flow
Collaborate with Marketing to support campaigns that attract diverse, entrepreneurial minded talent
Partner with recruiting leaders and cross-functional teams to forecast pipeline needs and meet annual AOT placement targets
Share insights and best practices while supporting continuous improvement of recruiting processes and tools
Contribute to team knowledge-sharing and help elevate recruiting standards across the organization
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of recruiting experience in a corporate or agency environment
Proven success in managing full-cycle recruiting and closing candidates
Strong business acumen and comfort discussing financial readiness, relocation, and ownership opportunities
Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence decisions at multiple levels
Proficiency with CRM/ATS systems
Highly organized and adaptable, able to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
franchise or leadership recruiting experience a plus
Salesforce preferred
Benefits
Annual Bonus Program
Equity
401(k) Profit Sharing
Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
Company
Grocery Outlet
The largest “extreme-value” grocer in the U.S. We have more than 200 locations in CA, ID, NV, OR, PA Washington.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$439M2019-10-01Post Ipo Equity· $439M
2019-06-20IPO
Leadership Team
Jason Potter
Chief Executive Officer
Andrea R Bortner
Chief Human Resources Officer
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