Business Recruiter, Whatnot
G&A, GTM
$125-175k
Offers Equity
Live stream platform & marketplace
Posted today
Live stream platform & marketplace
1001+ employees
Posted today
$125-175k
Offers Equity
1001+ employees
Company mission
To enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce.
Role
Who you are
- We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here
- As our next Recruiter, you should have 5+ years of recruiting experience for GTM and G&A teams, in fast-paced environments
- You have proven experience as a full-stack recruiter and know how to manage the entire process of a candidate end to end
- You're a sourcer at heart. You enjoy sourcing for your positions and take pride in nurturing and building relationships with passive talent
- You are data-focused. You measure pipeline health to balance your priorities and set hiring manager expectations
- You're comfortable with ownership. Whatnot is one of the fastest-growing startups in history, and hiring is key to our success. You should feel comfortable moving uncomfortably fast, managing multiple roles, and being accountable for your work
- You provide an incredible candidate experience. You know that a job search can be nerve-racking and you prioritize providing a more human experience for everyone that interacts with Whatnot during a hiring process
- You are a champion for diversity hiring & inclusive interview practices. At Whatnot, we believe hiring and fostering a diverse team is the key to building a successful business
What the job involves
- Lead full-cycle recruiting for G&A and GTM roles including teams such as Finance, Legal, People, Strategy & Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Partnerships
- Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leaders, bringing a consultative approach to role scoping, hiring strategy, and decision-making
- Own multiple searches at once across varying levels of complexity, prioritizing effectively while maintaining a high bar for quality
- Proactively source and attract top talent for specialized and competitive roles, leveraging creative sourcing strategies beyond inbound and LinkedIn
- Manage the end-to-end candidate experience, from kickoff through offer and close, ensuring a thoughtful, efficient, and inclusive process
- Collaborate with hiring managers to develop strong job descriptions, hiring plans, interview rubrics, and evaluation criteria
- Gather and incorporate feedback from candidates and stakeholders to continuously improve the recruiting process and candidate experience
- Contribute to the growth and development of the recruiting team by sharing best practices and supporting a culture of continuous improvement
- Build and refine scalable recruiting processes that support company growth while remaining flexible for nuanced, high-impact hires
- Champion inclusive hiring practices and actively seek diverse perspectives across all searches
Our take
Live shopping is changing the way people engage with eCommerce and Whatnot is one of the key platforms driving this shift. The company operates across the US, UK, and Europe, where millions of people connect each day to buy, sell, and build communities around shared interests.
Founded in 2019, Whatnot allows real-time auctions where buyers can watch sellers showcase products and share their expertise, creating a more interactive and personal shopper experience. Sellers include individual creators and small businesses who use live shows to reach audiences and grow their online presence.
As of 2025, the company reports over $6B in sales, with sellers earning significantly more on average than other major marketplaces. And with a range of investor support, Whatnot is committed to developing new ways to make online shopping more social and community-driven.
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Meet the team
Jon Malkemus, VP Product Design
Insights
54% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Oct 2025
$225m
SERIES F
Jan 2025
$265m
SERIES E
Total funding: $974.2m
Company benefits
- Wellness: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans. We also cover some of the cost for your dependents as well.
- Compensation: Generous compensation, including a competitive base salary and equity. Whatnot offers monthly reimbursement for internet and phone costs, along with a one-time home office set-up allowance. Whatnot offers a pension plan and matches employee contributions of up to 4% of the employee’s base salary.
- Recharge: Whatnot gives you the freedom to take time off as you see fit. And, we take company-wide Winter and Summer breaks so we can recharge. Whatnot provides a monthly allowance for wellness expenses. We know that to take care of our customers, we have to take care of ourselves. Supplemental health and life insurance coverage comes standard at Whatnot. 16 weeks of paid parental leave, and an additional one-month gradual return-to-work period.* Plus an additional childcare allowance, and a lifetime allowance for family planning, including adoption and fertility expenses. *The leave allowances provided by Whatnot may be dictated / informed by your country’s legal requirements,
- Flexibility: As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Germany, Ireland, and Poland, we’re building the future of online marketplaces –together.
Company values
- Always listen to customers
- Move uncomfortably fast
- Prioritize impact ruthlessly
- Own everything and nothing
- Set crazy goals
- Provide extreme transparency
- Optimize for the upside
- Team over ego
- Figure it out
- Deeply understand why
- Have fun & be kind
Company HQ
Venice, Los Angeles, CA
Articles
Leadership
Grant LaFontaine
(Co-Founder & CEO)Former Product Marketing Manager at Google, Project Manager at Facebook. Also co-founded Kit.
Logan Head
(Co-Founder & CTO)Experience in Engineering, including at Maker's Row, Factr, and Flight Club. Former Senior Product Manager at GOAT.
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