Job Description
Position: Independent Hospitality Recruiter
Location: Washington, D.C., Virginia, Maryland
Compensation: 100% Commission + Performance Based Incentives
Gecko Hospitality's DMV division is growing, and we're searching for our next high-performing
Independent Hospitality Recruiter to join our award-winning team. Recognized nationally for excellence in hospitality recruiting, we partner with hotels, resorts, private clubs, and high-end hospitality businesses to connect them with exceptional leadership talent.
If you're a
go-getter with the drive to build relationships, close deals, and make an impact in the hospitality industry, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Why Join Gecko Hospitality? - Award-Winning Team: Consistently recognized for top performance and client satisfaction across the hospitality recruitment industry.
- Proven Growth Model: You'll work with a respected brand and established processes that set you up for success from day one.
- Unlimited Earning Potential: This is a 1099, commission-based role . Your success directly impacts your income.
- High-Demand Market: We focus exclusively on D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, three of the nation's most competitive hospitality hubs.
What You'll Do - Source, connect with, and place top hospitality talent in leadership roles across hotels, resorts, clubs, and more.
- Confidently pick up the phone daily to engage, qualify, and recruit professionals.
- Build strong relationships with both clients and candidates.
- Manage your recruiting process from outreach to offer acceptance.
- Maintain detailed candidate and client records in our ATS (experience with Loxo or similar is a plus).
Must-Haves - 1099 / Commission-Only Mindset: You understand and are comfortable working in a results-driven, commission-based structure.
- Confident and comfortable making outbound calls daily to both candidates and clients.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple searches at once.
- Background in sales, catering sales, sales coordination, or other client-facing roles where persistence and follow-up are key.
Nice-to-Haves - Recruiting experience (hospitality a plus).
- ATS experience: Loxo, Bullhorn, or similar systems.
- Hospitality industry experience in hotels, resorts, clubs, or related fields.
- Resides in D.C., Virginia, Maryland or has a strong network in the area.
- Sales backgrounds from real estate, field sales, or high-volume outbound sales environments.
Who Thrives Here This role is perfect for someone who:
- Is self-motivated and loves working independently.
- Sees opportunities, not obstacles.
- Knows how to hustle, build relationships, and close deals.
- Thrives in a competitive, performance-based environment.
Compensation - 1099 contractor position with uncapped commission earnings .
- Performance based bonus and incentives
- The harder you work, the more you make. Top performers can earn six figures.
Apply now to join a high-energy, award-winning recruiting team and take control of your career!
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