Sales & Marketing Sourcer at GitLab Nigeria

Description

• GitLab is looking for a sourcing expert with experience in finding the best candidates for a high-tech, distributed company
• How you build relationships and how you subsequently build sourcing strategies to find the best talent in the world is critical
• A big picture thinker with experience in an international, highly cross-functional organization who has strong business acumen, will be most successful in the role
• Attention to detail and experience with market mapping and deep research is equally as critical. Finally, we’re looking for in-depth understanding and background in hiring amazing people in the following areas: Engineering, Sales, Marketing, and Product.

Responsibilities

• Source for the best passive candidates in the global market.
• Being willing to look wherever is necessary to find the talent we need, with a focus on our values and requirements.
• Put meaningful focus on building a diverse pipeline.
• Partner directly with in-house recruiters and business leaders globally to understand specific needs to attract and engage with top talent.
• Continuously work on streamlining sourcing processes and delivering great candidate experience.
• Strategically utilize LinkedIn, online research, events, etc. to engage highly passive, sought after candidates.
• Develop a strong relationship with candidates and make judicious decisions on fit for a particular role or team, in addition to thinking through fit for our unique culture.
• Map out individual markets and gather intelligence around specific talent pools, using that knowledge to identify top talent.

Requirements

• Experience sourcing and research at all levels, preferably in a global capacity within the software industry, open source experience is a plus.
• Proven success in sourcing for technical and/or sales.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively source passive candidates. This is a fully outbound role.
• Experience with competitive global job markets preferred.
• Previous experience in sourcing in low-cost regions for engineering/development talent would be a plus.
• Focused on delivering an excellent candidate experience.
• Ambitious, efficient, and stable under tight deadlines and competing priorities.
• Remote working experience in a technology startup will be an added advantage.
• Ability to build relationships with managers and colleagues across multiple disciplines and timezones.
• Working knowledge using an candidate tracking systems. Greenhouse is a plus.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills across all levels.
• Willingness to learn and use software tools including Git and GitLab.
• College / University Degree in Marketing, Human Resources, or related field from an accredited institution preferred.
• Successful completion of a background check.