Talent Acquisition Specialist (GTM)
Location: This role follows a hybrid model, based in our London or Chicago office, with an expectation of two days per week in-office.
About the position
Showpad is seeking a sales-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist dedicated exclusively to hiring top-performing sales talent. This role will partner directly with Sales leadership to drive hiring across key revenue-generating roles. This role will be critical in building consistent, high-quality pipelines that support Showpad’s revenue growth.
This role will be part of a larger Talent Acquisition team and report directly to the Global Talent Acquisition Lead.
Key Responsibilities
- Own full-cycle recruiting for Sales roles
- Build and maintain proactive pipelines of high-performing sales talent through sourcing, networking, and talent engagement
- Screen and assess candidates for sales acumen, quota attainment history, and cultural alignment
- Manage candidates through the full interview lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience
- Drive offer negotiations and closing processes in alignment with compensation philosophy
- Track recruiting metrics and pipeline health to ensure predictable hiring outcomes
- Maintain accurate data in Greenhouse ATS and Workday
- Continuously refine sourcing strategies to attract top commercial talent in competitive markets
Required Skills
- 2+ years of recruiting experience with a strong focus on Sales hiring
- Demonstrated success recruiting for quota-carrying roles such as Account Executives
- Strong understanding of sales performance metrics (quota attainment, ACV, sales cycles, etc.)
- Proven ability to proactively source and engage passive sales candidates
- Data-driven and structured approach to managing pipelines and hiring processes
- Strong negotiation and closing skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Bonus Points
- Experience recruiting in SaaS or technology companies
- Experience supporting global sales teams
- Greenhouse ATS experience
What you can expect from Showpad
We welcome every voice and are committed to building a truly inclusive environment where your differences are not just welcomed, they are celebrated. We’re building a best-in-class experience for our employees and are always identifying opportunities to encourage our team to be their authentic selves. Whether that’s paid parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off to volunteer at non-profit organizations, personal development opportunities or professional stretch assignments, you can expect Showpad to support you.
Showpad’s Commitment
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other dimensions of identity.
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