Contract Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Sales

GitLab

. Source and engage passive candidates for sales roles across the AMER region, primarily Account Executive positions, using LinkedIn, online research, events, and other outbound channels .

Posted 9/15/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing and engaging passive candidates for sales roles, particularly Account Executive positions, while leveraging strong research skills and effective communication to build candidate pipelines and enhance the candidate experience in a remote environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sourcing Passive CandidatesAccount Executive RecruitmentStrong Research SkillsApplicant Tracking SystemsClear Communication Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Recruiting ExperienceSourcing ExperienceCandidate ScreeningTalent MappingData Management

Soft Skills

Organization SkillsRelationship BuildingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

LinkedIn RecruiterGreenhouseApplicant Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Sales RolesSoftware IndustryAMER RegionOutbound Recruiting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source and engage passive candidates for sales roles across the AMER region, primarily Account Executive positions, using LinkedIn, online research, events, and other outbound channels
Build representative candidate pipelines and proactive talent benches across key territories
Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements, business priorities, and ideal candidate profiles
Map talent markets and gather intelligence on competitors, locations, and candidate pools
Assess candidate alignment and share recommendations with recruiting partners
Screen and qualify candidates across multiple countries in the AMER region
Deliver a strong candidate experience through thoughtful outreach, timely communication, and professional relationship building
Continuously improve sourcing workflows, outreach approaches, and research methods
Maintain accurate activity and candidate data in applicant tracking and recruiting systems
Collaborate across time zones in GitLab’s all-remote environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in recruiting and/or sourcing, including direct experience sourcing passive candidates in a fully outbound environment
Experience sourcing for Account Executive and other sales roles, ideally within the software industry
Strong research skills and ability to identify, map, and engage talent across competitive regional and global markets
Experience working directly with recruiters and hiring managers to align on hiring needs and adjust sourcing strategies as priorities change
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Strong organization skills and comfort managing multiple searches, deadlines, and competing priorities
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems and recruiting tools
Experience with Greenhouse or LinkedIn Recruiter is ideal
Comfort working remotely in an asynchronous environment
Willingness to learn and use tools such as GitLab

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental Leave
Fully remote, distributed work environment