ABOUT US
The firm behind the model.
We exist to raise the standard.
The old model failed.
In 2017, our founder & industry operator, Jenn Hahn saw leadership teams frustrated by slow processes, reactive outreach, and surface-level vetting. Traditional recruiting wasn’t working. It was transactional, not strategic. We saw the opportunity.
Built by operators.
J Recruiting was founded by industry operators, not career recruiters. We designed a structured approach rooted in market intelligence, transparency, and measurable outcomes as hiring directly impacts operational performance.
Results, delivered.
Today, we partner with retailers, manufacturers, distributors, and private equity-backed organizations to deliver leaders who drive results across executive, sales, and operational functions—built for scale and sustained performance.
OUR TEAM
Depth that delivers
Decades of leadership experience, applied to hiring where it matters most.
Our team brings firsthand experience leading stores, scaling operations, driving sales, and navigating high-growth and high-pressure environments. We understand what performance actually looks like because we’ve been accountable for it.
That perspective shapes every search we lead. From executive leadership to operational roles, we assess talent through the lens of business impact, not just credentials. We partner with organizations ranging from emerging brands to companies with revenues exceeding $75 billion, delivering leaders built to perform from day one.
The standards we operate by.
True partnership.
We don’t behave like an external vendor. We believe in healthy, successful long-term partnerships with our clients. We embed inside our clients’ teams as a strategic hiring partner. Our clients say they don’t feel like just “one of our clients on a list” but that they have our full attention and capacity in a real partnership.
Transparency, always.
Recruiting runs on trust. We communicate clearly, share real market feedback, and don’t hide behind vague updates. This is true for both our candidates and our clients. If the profile is unrealistic, we say so. If compensation is misaligned, we surface it. If there are yellow flags, we’re bringing those to light early and often. Straight talk. No surprises.
Data driven.
We don’t just present candidates and forward resumes like you may have seen before. We provide and are informed by data. Compensation trends. Talent availability. Competitive insights. Full reporting on activity and response rates. Every search strengthens your understanding of the market and the activity it requires to place top talent.
Candidate experience first.
Every interaction with key talent reflects your brand. The number of executives that get “ghosted” by a recruiter or left without an update for weeks is unreal. We treat candidates with respect, clarity, and professionalism—whether they’re hired or not. We don’t chase placements. We build reputations and relationships. Our five star reviews speak for themselves.
Above average, period.
Traditional recruiting is all about accepting average. We don’t. We’re appalled by average. We’re different by design and driven by results. Better strategy. Better communication. Better results. Better Partnership. It’s our mission for both candidates and clients to expect more from outside recruiters after working with us.
We hold ourselves to a higher standard because average is boring and outdated. These are the principles that guide how we partner, communicate, and deliver results—every search, every time.