Automotive Recruiter — Wilmington/Coastal Carolina

About the role

Capital Automotive Group is growing, and we're adding another person to our Recruiting & Onboarding Team. We're searching for a Recruiter who loves connecting with people, creating great experiences, and helping our dealerships find their next great teammates. Whether you've spent years in recruiting, worked in the automotive industry, or built your career around exceptional customer service and relationship-building, we'd love to hear your story.

Do you have a passion for people, a talent for building relationships, and a personality that makes others feel instantly welcome? Are you someone who genuinely enjoys helping others, thrives on variety, and believes that exceptional customer service makes all the difference? We might just have the perfect opportunity for you!

Location: Wilmington, NC / Coastal Carolina Market

This is a market-based position with remote flexibility and regular dealership travel. Our coastal market includes Wilmington, Jacksonville, and Shallotte, NC, Florence, SC, and additional locations throughout eastern North Carolina. Ideally, we're looking for someone who lives in or near Wilmington or the surrounding coastal area.

At Capital Automotive Group, we believe our people are what make us great. We're a growing automotive organization with dealerships and businesses throughout the Carolinas, but our philosophy remains simple: Our Greatest Capital is Our People. Our Recruiting & Onboarding Team plays an important role in bringing that philosophy to life. We're passionate about people, committed to supporting our dealership teams, and proud of the relationships we build along the way. We're looking for someone who shares that same passion and wants to be part of something special.

Responsibilities

• Be a trusted recruiting partner to dealership managers and leadership teams throughout your assigned market.
• Help identify, attract, and connect talented candidates with exciting career opportunities.
• Manage the recruiting process, including applications, candidate outreach, prescreening, interviews, and offers.
• Create a welcoming, engaging, and professional experience for every candidate.
• Develop strong working relationships with hiring managers and understand what makes each dealership unique.
• Write creative, engaging job advertisements and help generate applicant interest.
• Proactively build candidate pipelines and explore new ways to connect with talent.
• Work hand in hand with our Onboarding Team to help new teammates get off to a great start.
• Travel to dealerships, attend recruiting events, and build relationships throughout the market.
• Stay organized, communicate proactively, and keep the recruiting process running smoothly.

Requirements

• A true passion for PEOPLE! We can teach processes, but genuine care for others is a must.
• An upbeat, approachable, and professional personality.
• Outstanding customer service skills and a natural ability to build relationships.
• Excellent communication, follow-through, and organizational skills.
• Someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and can easily shift between priorities.
• A self-starter who takes initiative, solves problems, and loves being part of a team.
• Recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR experience is a plus!
• Automotive or dealership experience is a plus, too!
• Comfortable working remotely, using technology, and learning new systems.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned market, including occasional travel into South Carolina.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

What matters most to us?

Your attitude. Your energy. Your ability to connect with people. And your commitment to making every interaction a great one.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and company benefits
• Remote work flexibility with dealership engagement
• A fun, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Professional development and opportunities to grow
• The opportunity to help shape the future of our growing organization