SMS Marketing for Staffing Agencies

Use two-way SMS to connect with candidates, confirm shifts, share job opportunities, and keep clients updated with automated campaigns.

Built for Staffing Agencies

  • Send job alerts, shift confirmations, and onboarding reminders directly from your agency’s main number

  • Automate follow-ups, timesheet reminders, and post-placement check-ins to strengthen client and candidate relationships

  • Segment by role type, client, or location to deliver precise and relevant communication

  • Connect your ATS, CRM, or scheduling system so placements, records, and conversations stay aligned

Launch SMS That Candidates Actually Read

Staffing requires speed and accuracy. SMS ensures candidates see job offers and reminders instantly while clients stay informed, helping agencies fill positions faster and reduce no-shows.

95%

of texts are read within 3 minutes

70%

of consumers want to text organizations

40%

of consumers said they have tried to text a business

Everything You Need to Scale SMS

Campaigns and Keywords

Grow opt-in lists through job fairs, QR codes, and online applications. Send targeted job alerts, hiring event invitations, and referral offers while tracking responses with unique codes.

Reminders and After-Hours Auto-Replies

Send automated reminders for interviews, shifts, and onboarding requirements. After-hours auto-replies confirm receipt, capture candidate details, and let them know when to expect a reply.

Mobile App, Reporting, and Integrations

Recruiters and account managers never miss a message with the mobile app. Track candidate responses, placement confirmations, and campaign ROI, and sync everything with your ATS or CRM.

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Everything You Need to Text at Scale

  • Textellent Messenger

    The Textellent Messenger is a Chrome extension that lets your team text inside the apps you already use—no code, no tab-switching. View full conversation history, reuse approved templates and media, and keep replies organized in a shared inbox.

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  • Integrate SMS

    Textellent integrates with 800+ apps—CRMs, schedulers, forms, and payment platforms—so data flows in and texts go out at the perfect moment. Map fields once, tag contacts consistently, and keep systems in sync.

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  • Automations

    Turn common events into automatic SMS touchpoints: new leads, appointments, payments, status changes, and more. Build simple, rules-based flows that send the right text and follow-ups without manual work.

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  • Franchisor Module

    The Franchisor Module gives franchisors clear visibility across locations while empowering franchisees to execute consistent, on-brand texting that drives growth. Scale what works and spot where support is needed—fast.

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  • AI Rewriter & Translate

    Instantly polish your texts and translate them into different languages, making communication faster and more accessible.

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  • Mobile App

    Keep conversations moving on the go. The Textellent Mobile app brings your shared inbox to iOS & Android with real-time push notifications, quick-reply templates and media, conversation assignment, and full sync to your CRM—so nothing slips through when you’re away from your desk.

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Turn Texts Into Faster Placements and Happier Clients

FAQs About SMS Marketing for Staffing Agencies

What can staffing agencies do with SMS?
You can send job alerts, confirm interviews, notify candidates of shift assignments, update clients on progress, and follow up after placements. SMS accelerates communication and reduces missed opportunities.
How quickly do candidates respond to texts? +
Most texts are read within minutes, making SMS the fastest way to confirm job offers, interview schedules, and urgent shift changes.
Can we use our existing agency number? +
Yes. You can text-enable your agency’s main number so candidates and clients can call or text the same line. Messages can be routed to recruiters automatically.
How do after-hours auto-replies work? +
When messages come in after hours, auto-replies confirm receipt, collect details like candidate name or job type, and explain when they will hear back.
Can we segment messages and track results? +
Yes. Segment by client, role type, or candidate stage. Track responses, bookings, and placements to measure ROI.
Does this integrate with ATS or CRM systems? +
Textellent integrates with ATS and CRM tools so candidate records, job orders, and communications stay in sync automatically.
What about compliance and opt-in or opt-out? +
Candidates opt in via job applications, job fairs, or keywords. Each SMS includes opt-out instructions, and STOP and HELP requests are handled automatically to maintain compliance.
Can we try Textellent for free? +
Yes. Staffing agencies can start with a 14-day free trial to test SMS alerts, campaigns, and placement workflows before upgrading.