Sarah Elton

Sr. Manager, Recruiting @ Grüns | People Connector

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

About

I’m a people-first recruiter with 7+ years of experience helping teams hire exceptional talent across E-commerce, Retail, Creative, Product, and Marketing. I love partnering closely with leaders, building strong recruiting foundations, and creating candidate experiences that feel thoughtful and human. I thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments and bring a mix of strategy, intuition, and get-it-done energy to my work. Proud Utah native, outdoor lover, and firm believer that great teams are built with care and intention.

Experience

  • Grüns (Full-time · 1 yr 6 mos)
    • Sr. Manager of Recruiting
      Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    • Sr. Recruiter
      Jan 2025 - Apr 2026 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Backcountry (Full-time · 3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Sr. Talent Partner - Corporate & Retail
      Apr 2024 - Jan 2025 · 10 mos

      -Oversee full-cycle recruitment for Creative, Merchandising, Product, Marketing, and E-commerce teams, ensuring a streamlined candidate experience -Manage Retail recruitment strategies across all retail stores, focusing on store leadership and operational roles -Conduct training sessions for retail leaders on recruitment practices, including selection, interviewing, and onboarding -Establish partnerships with educational institutions for talent sourcing in the retail sector -Build and maintain professional relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders to improve recruitment and retention efforts -Source candidates using platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed, maintaining high response rates with prospective applicants -Lead in the negotiation of employment offers, handling aspects such as relocation, benefits, and contractual terms -Contribute to the Implementation of a new Application Tracking System

    • Corporate Talent Partner
      Mar 2022 - Apr 2024 · 2 yrs 2 mos

      Our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, and SteepandCheap, aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, a superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.

    • Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist
      Oct 2021 - Mar 2022 · 6 mos

  • Account Executive at Route
    Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

    -Developed and implemented post-purchase strategies that enhanced customer retention and brand loyalty. -Fostered innovative solutions to improve the overall customer experience post-purchase.

  • Partner Manager at Acanela Expeditions
    Apr 2019 - Dec 2019 · 9 mos

    Acanela is a boutique travel outfit with a social impact, leading experiential & educational expeditions around the Globe. Our trips include Study Abroad Programs, Incentive Trips, Corporate Retreats, and Boutique Group Travel.

  • Pinterest Partner Solutions at Pinterest
    Dec 2017 - Jan 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Pinterest is the world's catalog of ideas millions use to design their lives. My role focuses on helping our advertising partners grow their businesses through innovative marketing strategies. -Provided expert consultation and management of marketing strategies to enhance partner performance, ensuring alignment with business goals. -Analyzed complex data sets to identify trends and opportunities, improving campaign effectiveness and efficiency. -Fostered strong, collaborative relationships with clients, delivering tailored solutions to meet their unique needs.