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GitLabContract Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Sales (AMER)
GitLab is seeking a remote Contract Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Sales (AMER) to join the team and build robust candidate pipelines for sales positions throughout the Americas.…
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GitLab is seeking a remote Contract Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Sales (AMER) to join the team and build robust candidate pipelines for sales positions throughout the Americas. GitLab provides an intelligent DevSecOps platform that helps organizations accelerate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and boost developer productivity. In this role, you will focus heavily on outbound sourcing and engaging passive talent, particularly for Account Executive positions. Working closely with hiring managers and…
Job Description
GitLab is seeking a remote Contract Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Sales (AMER) to join the team and build robust candidate pipelines for sales positions throughout the Americas. GitLab provides an intelligent DevSecOps platform that helps organizations accelerate digital transformation, enhance operational efficiency, and boost developer productivity. In this role, you will focus heavily on outbound sourcing and engaging passive talent, particularly for Account Executive positions. Working closely with hiring managers and recruiters, you will map talent markets, gather competitor intelligence, and establish talent benches across multiple countries. This position suits an independent professional experienced in full-outbound sourcing who thrives in an asynchronous, all-remote working environment. GitLab operates as a distributed company where AI is integrated into daily workflows as a core productivity tool, and team members collaborate globally to achieve high-performance results.
Responsibilities
- Source and engage passive candidates for AMER sales roles primarily focusing on Account Executive positions using LinkedIn, online research, events, and outbound channels
- Build representative candidate pipelines and proactive talent benches across multiple key territories and countries
- Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand business priorities, role criteria, and ideal candidate profiles
- Map talent markets and collect intelligence regarding competitors, candidate pools, and geographic locations
- Assess candidate suitability for specific teams, roles, and company values while providing clear recommendations to recruiting partners
- Screen and qualify candidates to ensure strong pipeline depth and readiness for changing business demands
- Deliver positive candidate experiences via timely communication, thoughtful outreach, and professional relationship management
- Refine sourcing workflows, outreach strategies, and research techniques to improve overall efficiency and quality
- Maintain accurate data and activity tracking within applicant tracking systems and recruiting software
Requirements
- Relevant background in recruiting or sourcing with direct experience finding passive candidates in an outbound environment
- Demonstrated experience sourcing for sales roles and Account Executive positions, ideally within the software sector
- Strong research capabilities to map, identify, and engage talent across competitive regional and global markets
- Experience collaborating directly with hiring managers and recruiters to align on hiring needs and adapt sourcing tactics
- Clear verbal and written communication skills for building trust across various teams, time zones, and candidates
- Strong organizational abilities to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and multiple active searches
- Familiarity with recruiting tools and applicant tracking systems
- Ability to operate remotely in an asynchronous setting alongside a willingness to adopt tools like GitLab
Qualifications
- Experience using Greenhouse or LinkedIn Recruiter
Core Skills
Benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Team Member Resource Groups
- Equity Compensation and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Growth and Development Fund
- Parental Leave
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Is this position fully remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote role within a distributed company, with candidates eligible to apply from the United States or Canada.
What is the employment type for this role?
This is a full-time contract position.
What is the salary for this position?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
What tools and software are preferred for this role?
Experience with Greenhouse or LinkedIn Recruiter is noted as ideal, and candidates should be willing to learn and utilize tools such as GitLab.
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