BEN WEIDT
Minneapolis, MN | 507-210-4504
[email protected] | https://www.linkedin.com/in/benweidt/
 
EXPERIENCE:
SPS Commerce – Minneapolis, MN                                                                                         April 2022 – Present
Talent Sourcer
  • Responsible for creating sourcing strategies to locate candidates with relevant experience to SPS Commerce.
  • Sourced and engaged talent in Tech, Customer Success, Sales, Marketing and HR Positions.
  • Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and iCIMS ATS System to identify qualified talent.
  • Sourced and held initial phone screens to qualify candidates.
  • Sourced talent in Technology, Customer Success, Marketing, HR, and Sales positions.
 
SPS Commerce – Minneapolis, MN                                                                                          February 2020 – April 2022
Talent Community Manager
  • Oversaw all recruitment marketing efforts for SPS Commerce, including participation in events, promoting life at SPS Commerce through social media, implementing an email marketing strategy to build a cohesive and visible employer brand.
  • Oversaw Paid social media efforts on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
  • Scheduled social media content using Sprout Social and utilized platform to pull reports. Also used Google Analytics to monitor web traffic.
  • Coordinated and planned events: Oversaw planning, staffing, and day of participation in campus career fairs for the 2020 and 2021, and Spring 2022 campus recruiting seasons, as well as events for established job-seekers through professional and community organizations. Attended 12+ Fairs each season.
  • Promoted careers at SPS Commerce through social media by creating and sharing job graphics and event photos on Instagram, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, and Twitter
  • Worked with a team to define, write, and roll out an Employee Value Proposition for SPS Commerce. Tested EVP with employee focus groups before introduction to the company at large.
  • Created and implemented email marketing strategy to promote open positions with talent pools, resulting in higher traffic to careers website and 70+ additional applications per quarter.
  • Oversaw redesign of SPS Commerce Careers website main page.
  • Recruited entry-level candidates in Customer Support and Implementation teams.
 
RUSSELL TOBIN – MINNEAPOLIS, MN                                                                                    January 2016 – January 2020
Senior Associate Recruiter
  • Sourced, recruited, and placed job-seeking candidates at large corporate clients both locally and nationally.
  • Recruited candidates across many different professions: Engineering, Food Science, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Training and Customer Service positions.
  • Managed client accounts, maintaining communication with managers and MSP teams on candidate onboarding, job requisitions, and contract candidate performance.
  • Interacted with clients to ensure that candidates are placed in positions that reflect specific job requirements.
  • Maintained average weekly gross profit of $3,500 per week in 2018, 2019, and 2020.
  • Guided candidates through rigorous onboarding processes, including background checks, drug screens, and employment documents.
 
Charter Communications – Rochester, MN                                                 July 2014 – December 2015
Inside Sales Specialist
  • Used consultative selling skills to identify opportunities, overcome objections, build relationships, and turn inbound calls into sales.
  • Conveyed the benefits of Charter products/services to business owners to generate customer interest.
  • Quickly learned, mastered, and sold new product offerings.
 
Townsquare Media – Faribault, MN                                                                                 March 2014 – August 2014
On-Air Host/Board Operator
  • Hosted Power 96 morning show in absence of regular on-air host, hosted afternoon and late evening shows.
  • Operated radio board for DJ remotes and sporting events.
  • Participated in radio station events in the community.
 
FourCubed – Minneapolis, MN                                                                     March 2013 - November 2013
Marketing Assistant
  • Assisted with marketing and website maintenance for an affiliate marketing website.
  • Maintained and created campaigns for Gaming websites by setting up campaign links and web banners for new promotions.
  • Contacted players by sending monthly emails and updates and assisted with email marketing campaigns using iContact to inform players worldwide about new offers and campaigns.
 
EDUCATION
St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communications
  • Public Relations Emphasis
 
SKILLS
  • iCIMS ATS System
  • Bullhorn ATS
  • Google Analytics
  • Sprout Social
  • iCIMS Connect Email Marketing Platform
  • Mailchimp Email Marketing Platform
  • Canva Design
  • Recruiting – Early to mid-career
  • Sourcing
  • Boolean Search
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • Onboarding