Senior Sales Recruiter

Navan

Berlin, Germany

On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for sales professionals with recruitment experience who thrive in high-growth environments and operate with urgency in EMEA-based roles.

Best fit for

Sales professionals with 3+ years of recruitment experience in high-growth companies
— “3+ years of experience successfully recruiting sales talent in a high-growth, fast-paced company.”
Candidates who excel at creative sourcing and building talent pipelines
— “Design and execute creative sourcing strategies, using both classic methods and out-of-the-box approaches to build world-class talent pipelines.”

Things to consider

The role may require frequent collaboration with senior leaders in EMEA
— “Partner hand-in-hand with Regional Managers and Regional VPs, becoming an extension of the sales team”
Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced and evolving recruitment landscape
— “Track metrics, learn quickly, and pivot as needed in our fast-evolving environment.”

How to stand out

Highlight your success in sourcing and closing top-performing sales candidates
— “Own the end-to-end recruitment process for sales roles; hunting, engaging, and closing 'A players'”
Emphasize your ability to build and maintain talent pipelines through creative sourcing tactics
— “Design and execute creative sourcing strategies, using both classic methods and out-of-the-box approaches”
Demonstrate your skill in persuading elite candidates with a winning pitch
— “Proven ability to identify and attract elite sales professionals, you know how to build a winning pitch!”
Showcase your experience managing multiple priorities and maintaining detail orientation
— “Manage multiple priorities with finesse, staying organized, detail-obsessed”
Demonstrate fluency in both English and German, with a preference for native German speakers
— “Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with native or professional fluency in German.”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

successful recruitment of top sales talent
high candidate satisfaction

Typical background

sales recruitment experiencehigh-growth company background

Skills & requirements

Required

RecruitingSales Talent IdentificationSourcing StrategiesCandidate ExperienceTeam Collaboration

Preferred

Ai-assisted Recruitment

Stack & domain

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingLeadershipSalesRecruiting

About the role

Original posting from Navan

At Navan, recruiting is our #1 growth priority. We are searching for a dynamic, creative Sales Recruiter to scale our sales teams across EMEA. This isn’t your average recruiting role, we want someone who thinks and works like a sales pro, unearthing top talent and driving hiring success at the speed our business demands.
What You’ll Do:
Own the end-to-end recruitment process for sales roles; hunting, engaging, and closing “A players” (top 1% performers) who will drive our sales success.
Partner hand-in-hand with Regional Managers and Regional VPs, becoming an extension of the sales team and a trusted advisor on all things hiring.
Design and execute creative sourcing strategies, using both classic methods and out-of-the-box approaches to build world-class talent pipelines.
Relentlessly pursue the best candidates, never taking “no” for an answer, and skillfully position our opportunities to win over top performers.
Manage multiple priorities with finesse, staying organized, detail-obsessed, and consistently delivering a standout candidate experience.
Collaborate with interview teams to ensure a seamless, engaging, and highly selective interview process that reflects our high standards.
Track metrics, learn quickly, and pivot as needed in our fast-evolving environment.
What We're Looking For:
3+ years of experience successfully recruiting sales talent in a high-growth, fast-paced company.
Proven ability to identify and attract elite sales professionals, you know how to build a winning pitch!
Creative, resourceful, and bold in your sourcing tactics, you thrive on the hunt and don’t shy away from challenges.
Strong instincts: persistent, persuasive, and expert at closing top candidates.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to juggle multiple searches.
Collaborative and influential with business leaders at all levels; you understand what drives them and how to add value.
Laser-focused on both stakeholder and candidate experience, adaptable to change, and always operating with a sense of urgency.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with native or professional fluency in German.
If you’re ready to recruit like a top seller - combining creativity, relentless drive, and exceptional organizational skills then let’s talk! Join us and help shape the future of Navan’s world-class sales organization.
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Source: Navan careers