Talent Marketing Specialist
Key responsibilities
- Screen candidates who come from Marketing efforts (website, paid ads and events), about 4 per day, and hand off screened candidates to Recruiting when there's a fit.
- Process inbound applications and leads every week: quickly rule out non-MQLs and prioritize the best matches.
- Send fast, personalized first responses in Spanish and English.
- Keep Salesforce records clean and up to date (status, source, notes and next step).
- Vet guest lists for boutique events and ticket giveaways: cross-check applications against Salesforce and recommend who to invite.
- Re-engage Paused and "Good for later" candidates who had a close touchpoint with Howdy, always with a clear opportunity or pipeline in mind.
- Own the response messages on Howdy.com's LinkedIn and to Glassdoor reviews about our hiring process.
- Create, publish and maintain up to date the pipelines and opportunities on the Howdy LATAM website.
- Share feedback with Marketing after every event, campaign or initiative, from a recruiter's point of view.
Main skills and Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in IT recruiting or talent acquisition, ideally hiring developers in LATAM.
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce or a similar ATS or CRM, with tidy data habits.
- Strong screening judgment: you can review hundreds of applications and spot the ones worth inviting.
- Advanced written and spoken English and Spanish (required). Portuguese is a big plus.
- Organized and autonomous: you run your own funnel without daily supervision.
- Clear, warm and fast communication with candidates.
- Experience in employer branding or recruitment marketing is a strong plus.
- Familiarity with the LATAM tech community and its events is a plus.
- Familiarity and interest in AI usage.
💻Hardware and accessories to set you up for success
💰Personal health insurance benefit (family coverage not included)
🏋️Gym membership
🍹Community activities and events (either remote or on-site)
👨🏫Complimentary English lessons to help you grow both professionally and personally
🎁Birthday and anniversary presents
🏢Access to our offices
🌴Paid vacation and national holidays (according to your location)
About Howdy
Howdy.com, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, helps US companies who want to hire, manage, and retain their teams in Latin America (LatAm) directly but need help with multinational logistics, contracts, compliance, and culture. Companies that use Howdy.com get the best talent available in LatAm and gain access to an entire network and a thriving community of professionals who are changing the world. By partnering with Howdy.com, companies can expand their physical presence into some of the fastest-growing economies in LatAm.
Howdy.com is a member of Y Combinator and has garnered significant support from prominent investors, including Greycroft and Obvious Ventures. The company raised over $20 million in a series A venture capital round.
Our core values
#1 Sports Team: At Howdy, we win together. From players to support, everyone is vital to our success. We hire for excellence, prioritize teamwork, and strive for continuous improvement. We collaborate, seek advice, and actively contribute to Howdy's victories.
Altruism: Demonstrating altruism involves prioritizing the team and assuming the best in others. We communicate openly, provide honest feedback, and extend grace. Altruism is selfless service, focusing on supporting our players and team growth.
Curiosity: Being curious at Howdy means having the willingness to learn, adapt, and explore new ideas. We question existing beliefs, embrace humility, and see curiosity as our superpower. Demonstrating curiosity involves researching unfamiliar tasks, asking questions to understand the full picture, and seeking better ways to complete routine tasks.
Have Spirit: Having spirit at Howdy is about celebrating wins, building a sense of community, and bringing positivity. Demonstrating spirit involves attending events, getting to know teammates, participating in challenges, and proudly wearing the Howdy swag. Simply put, it's about bringing a super-fan spirit to work every day.