Talent Partner - Sales (German Speaking)

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Are you actively looking for a new opportunity? Or just checking the market? Well… you might just be in the right place!

We’re looking for a German speaking Sales Talent Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team in London or Berlin on a 6 month FTC. You will own and coordinate the recruitment process from the time a role is approved until the new Lightspeeder has started, ensuring a great candidate experience and that we select the very best talent.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage the full cycle recruitment for roles within Lightspeed’s Sales teams for our EMEA operations, from kick off to offer acceptance all the while ensuring the highest standards and a seamless and positive experience for both your internal stakeholder and the candidate.
• Act as an advocate and coach on recruitment best practices
• Contribute to the on-going development and execution of Lightspeed’s overall sourcing and recruitment strategy.
• Develop and maintain strong and effective business relationships with hiring managers and senior management within the Sales teams.
• Act as a Lightspeed brand ambassador, promoting it as the premier destination for desired candidates. 

What you need to bring:

We’re a TA team of close to 50 people Globally! Our team is responsible for attracting top talent, applying performance and competency based interviewing methodologies and seeing our leadership and contributions have a direct impact on the overall success of the company.

We're looking for a candidate who has experience with the following:

• Proven experience with high-volume recruitment within the sales industry, hiring AEs, AMs, SDRs and Field Reps ideally. 
• Ability to communicate both in written and oral form in German and English fluently.
• Strong and active talent network with a proven reputation for being exceptional at candidate generation.
• Extensive experience with talent acquisition with the ability to forge dynamic relationships with business leaders and candidates.
• Ability to continually seek new sourcing options and creative approaches to attracting candidates.
• An authentic commitment to diversity and inclusion hiring practices. 
• Proven ability to source, sell and close candidates. 

What’s in it for you?

Come live the Lightspeed experience...

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that’s creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

… and enjoy a range of benefits that’ll keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry:

• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
• Flexible paid time off policy
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Health insurance
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid leave assistance for new parents
• Linkedin learning
• Volunteer days

To all recruitment agencies: Lightspeed does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. If we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy, Lightspeed will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Lightspeed is a proud equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. Lightspeed welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Where to from here?
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.

Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.

Who we are:
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.