Sr. Talent Advisor - Sales

Eightfold • Full-time • Hybrid in Santa Clara, California, United States • 3d ago

Fast Facts

Join the dynamic team as a Sr. Talent Advisor in Sales, where you will leverage your expertise in recruiting and talent advisory to attract top sales professionals and influence hiring strategies in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities: Design and execute recruiting strategies, provide data-driven insights to sales leaders, negotiate with candidates, and build strong talent pipelines.

Skills: 8+ years in Sales Recruiting and Talent Advisory, advanced sourcing strategies, strong negotiation skills, and ability to communicate effectively with executive leadership.

Qualifications: Experience with high-growth technology companies and exposure to AI-driven recruiting functions.

Location: Santa Clara, CA, US; hybrid role with 3 days required in the office.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $120,000 - $180,000.

Strategic Sales Recruiting - Design and execute proactive recruiting strategies to attract top-tier sales professionals across the go-to-market organization. Talent Advisory - Partner with sales leaders as a trusted advisor, providing data-driven insights on hiring strategy, market dynamics, and team composition. Candidate Negotiation - Lead complex negotiations to secure exceptional candidates while aligning expectations across stakeholders. Advanced Sourcing - Build and maintain strong pipelines using creative sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and modern recruiting technologies. 8+ years of experience in Sales Recruiting, Talent Advisory, or Executive Sourcing within high-growth technology companies. Demonstrated expertise in candidate negotiation, advanced sourcing strategies, and employer branding. Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills with hiring leaders and cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to operate as both a hands-on recruiter and strategic advisor in a fast-paced environment. Experience recruiting within or alongside companies such as Databricks, Scale AI, Rippling, Glean, or LegalZoom. Exposure to AI-native companies, developer platforms, or data/AI infrastructure organizations. Interest in experimenting with AI-driven recruiting workflows and automation We are a team of self-starters who excel in their fields. We believe in giving you responsibility, not a task. We want you to have ownership and pride in the work you are doing, and see the positive impact of your work on your colleagues, our customers, and the world. We believe in providing transparency and support, so you can do the best work of your career. This role requires 3 days per week in our Santa Clara office. We embrace a hybrid model that drives collaboration, enhances culture, and accelerates team development through a blend of remote and in-person work. Please note this role is open to SF Bay Area and categorized as hybrid. The base salary ranges below are provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role may be eligible for commissions and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience.