Talent Sourcing Associate

Smart Talent Consulting Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Talent Consulting Inc. in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Talent Sourcing Associate focused on candidate pipeline and luxury brand partner acquisition.

You will identify and engage world-class sales talent to fuel global expansion and ensure candidates embody high-performance sales drive and premium service standards. You will manage multi-channel sourcing, screen for brand alignment, and coordinate interview logistics with a premium, white-glove experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in high-quality sourcing in luxury retail or franchised sales.
• Strong ability to build and manage a ready-to-hire candidate pipeline.
• Excellent assessment of brand alignment and service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing and pipeline architecture to build a ready-to-hire pool.
• Screen candidates for brand standards, service excellence, and partner compatibility.
• Coordinate interviews and reduce process friction with internal stakeholders.
• Track KPIs like Time-to-Hire and pipeline health to support expansion targets.

Skills

Sourcing

Luxury sourcing

Candidate screening

Pipeline management

LinkedIn Recruiter

Data-driven recruiting

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

ALENT SOURCING ASSOCIATE: CANDIDATE PIPELINE & SOURCING

Focus: Sales & Partner Acquisition

THE MISSION

Our brand represents the pinnacle of quality and heritage. As the Talent Sourcing Associate you are the primary architect of our growth. Your mission is to identify attract and engage the world-class sales talent required to fuel our global partner acquisition and expansion strategy.

You arent just filling seatsyou are a brand gatekeeper ensuring that every person entering our ecosystem possesses a rare blend of high-performance sales drive impeccable service standards and an unwavering commitment to luxury brand integrity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC SOURCING & PIPELINE ARCHITECTURE

• Active Pipeline Management: Build and nurture a ready-to-hire pool of sales professionals specifically targeted for partner acquisition and market expansion.
• Inflow Consistency: Own the top-of-funnel metrics ensuring a continuous weekly stream of high-caliber pre-qualified candidates.
• Multi-Channel Execution: Masterfully utilize LinkedIn Recruiter industry networks and proprietary databases to hunt for passive talent who transcend standard job boards.

SCREENING & BRAND ALIGNMENT

• The First Filter: Conduct initial screenings that go beyond the resume. You will evaluate candidates against a rigorous Fit Framework focused on brand standards service excellence and partner compatibility.
• Brand Standards: Assess whether candidates embody a high-end sophisticated professional presence.
• Service Excellence: Determine if they prioritize long-term relationship building over transactional selling.
• Partner Compatibility: Evaluate the emotional intelligence and business acumen required to thrive within a partner-led network.
• Decision Support: Deliver concise structured and actionable candidate evaluations to hiring managers that highlight both potential and cultural nuances.

PROCESS ORCHESTRATION & FRICTION REDUCTION

• Recruitment Coordination: Act as the high-touch bridge between candidates and internal stakeholders managing complex interview logistics with precision.
• Bottleneck Hunting: Proactively identify and resolve delays in the hiring loop such as streamlining feedback loops or clarifying requirements.
• Momentum Management: Ensure the candidate experience is seamless and reflects the premium nature of the brand at every touchpoint.

DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS

• Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on core KPIs: Time-to-Hire Pipeline Conversion Rates and Source Effectiveness.
• Early Warning Systems: Use data to flag pipeline health issues early providing proactive solutions to ensure expansion targets are met.

CROSS-FUNCTIONAL EVALUATION

Every hire you source is vetted through four critical lenses:

• SALES: Proven ability to drive revenue and scale market share.
• BRAND: Natural alignment with luxury aesthetic and professional standards.
• OPERATIONS: Ability to integrate into existing execution and reporting structures.
• PARTNER NETWORK: Compatibility with local market nuances and external partner needs.

WHO YOU ARE

• The Talent Hunter: You have 2 years of experience in high-quality sourcing ideally within luxury premium retail or franchise-led sales environments.
• The Brand Ambassador: You understand you are the first point of contact and take pride in providing a white glove experience to every candidate.
• The Optimizer: You are a problem-solver who hates process friction and is always looking for a more efficient way to close the loop.
• Systems-Oriented: You are highly organized and comfortable using an ATS and data tools to track analyze and improve the recruitment funnel.

WHY JOIN THIS MISSION

You will have the autonomy to build a world-class sourcing function for a global leader. This is a role for someone who values quality over quantity and wants to see their impact reflected in the successful expansion of an iconic brand.