Contract Talent Acquisition Sourcer, Sales (AMER)

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage passive candidates for sales roles across the AMER region, primarily for Account Executive positions, using LinkedIn, online research, events, and other outbound channels.
• Build representative candidate pipelines with meaningful focus on identifying talent from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, building proactive benches across several key territories for GitLab.
• 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 to inform sourcing strategies.
• Assess candidate alignment for specific roles, teams, and GitLab's values, and share clear recommendations with recruiting partners.

Key Requirements

• 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 the 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, with the ability to build trust across teams, candidates, and time zones.