Talent Specialist Lead

TEKsystems; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited earning potential - competitive base salary + uncapped commission

Annual all-inclusive company incentive trips

Opportunities for career development

Charitable and social responsibility opportunities

Health and well-being support

Job summary

A leading IT services company in Amsterdam seeks an Account Manager to lead a Talent Delivery team. In this role, you will manage recruiting efforts, provide coaching to team members, and ensure high-quality outcomes for contractors. Ideal candidates will possess strong coaching abilities, market expertise in talent selection, and a passion for networking. This position offers unlimited earning potential and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience developing team members personally and professionally.
• Expertise in identifying, interviewing, and selecting qualified talent.
• Proven experience in a performance-based environment.
• Strong networking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Talent Delivery team of recruiters.
• Conduct structured coaching and run team meetings.
• Support team planning and deliver high-quality experiences.
• Maintain a network of contractors aligned to openings.
• Leverage technology platforms to source talent and deliver client value.

Skills

Coaching and mentoring

Talent sourcing

Networking

Performance in a team environment

Stakeholder management

Tools

ATS systems

CRM platforms

Job description

TEKsystems’® unmatched success in the IT Services and Talent Management marketplace is driven by one thing – our employees. A thriving IT industry has caused us to grow at a rapid pace and we are looking for Account Managers to join our team. We offer great opportunities for advancement, personal and professional growth, and unlimited earning potential. TEKsystems seeks professional individuals with competitive spirit, drive, team mentality, commitment, perseverance, and a desire to build a long‑term career in a rewarding environment.

The opportunity

You will lead a Talent Delivery team predominantly made up of recruiters. Alongside your role as a high performer in identifying, interviewing, screening, and presenting high‑quality talent within your specialist areas, you will also be responsible for your team's day‑to‑day management and performance. This will include being a point of contact, running team meetings, developing your team through structured coaching, role distribution, and being the conduit between the Sales team and Talent team.

What you will contribute

• Conduct structured 1‑to‑1 coaching and focused demonstrations to upskill team members
• Lead daily team meetings to drive business forward and ensure delivery outcomes are met
• Be responsible for supporting the team’s effectiveness in planning and executing high quality work on a weekly basis to ensure all contractors receive a consistent and high‑quality experience
• Maintain a strong network of your own contractors that can be easily searched to identify potential talent that is qualified and aligned to new requirement openings
• Utilise a range of technology platforms to stay ahead of the curve in talent sourcing and deliver an outstanding experience for our clients

The perks

• Unlimited earning potential – competitive base salary + uncapped commission
• Annual all‑inclusive company incentive trips
• Opportunities for career development
• Charitable and social responsibility opportunities
• Health and well‑being support

What you bring to the table

• Experience of developing team members, both personally and professionally, by acting as a coach and mentor
• Market‑leading expertise in identifying, interviewing, selecting and presenting highly qualified talent in your field
• Proven experience working in a performance‑based environment.
• Passion for networking and communicating both virtually and in person

Supporting Your Career

As an Talent Specialist Lead, you will be enrolled on our EMEA Management Development Programme and receive dedicated time to support your development. With in‑house training and dedicated coaching from leaders as well as tailored online learning modules, you will receive ample professional development to support your career growth.