Lead Recruiter

Sabre; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible work options

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Generous PTO and holidays

Strong retirement planning support

Family-friendly benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry, with a Southlake, Texas office. Sabre is seeking a Lead Recruiter to own end-to-end recruitment for commercial and marketing roles, partnering with hiring managers and business leaders across global teams.

You will leverage executive-level recruitment experience, market intelligence, AI tools, and innovative sourcing to build diverse pipelines, influence compensation discussions, and drive an

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Talent Acquisition focusing on commercial roles.
• Deep understanding of commercial and marketing functions (Sales Leadership, Strategy, Analytics, Brand, Demand Gen, Product Marketing).
• Proven track record managing senior-level searches and converting passive candidates in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.
• Data-driven approach to recruitment with strong influence on stakeholders.
• Experience leveraging AI tools in recruitment alongside ATS platforms (Workday preferred) and modern sourcing technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle hiring for commercial and marketing roles (Sales & Account Management, Service Delivery, Sales Ops, BI & Strategy, Product Marketing, Creative Design).
• Partner with global leaders to align hiring strategies with business needs.
• Build diverse talent pipelines using proactive sourcing and networks.
• Guide hiring managers with market intelligence and compensation trends.
• Collaborate across time zones with TA colleagues and drive employer branding and initiatives.
• Track recruitment metrics and mentor fellow team members.

Skills

End-to-end recruiting

Stakeholder management

Data-driven approach

AI in recruitment

Tools

Workday

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Sabre Corporation is a leading technology provider to the global travel and tourism industry. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, Sabre operates offices in approximately 60 countries around the world. At Sabre, we make travel happen. Positioned at the center of the business of travel, our platform connects people with experiences that matter in their lives. Today, Sabre is creating a new marketplace for personalized travel. It is our people who develop and deliver powerful solutions that meet the current and future needs or our airline, hotel and travel agency customers. Join our journey!

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Lead Recruiter to join our global Talent Acquisition team, based out of our Southlake office. In this role, you will lead end-to-end recruitment for critical positions within our Commercial & Marketing Business Units, partnering closely with hiring managers and business leaders across global teams.

You will bring strong expertise in sales and marketing hiring, talent market intelligence, stakeholder management and proactive sourcing. As a trusted talent advisor, you will help shape hiring strategies, build diverse talent pipelines and deliver an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience across our international network.

What You'll Do

• End-to-End Recruitment: Lead full-lifecycle hiring for commercial and marketing roles (Sales & Account Management, Service Delivery, Sales Ops, BI & Strategy, Product Marketing, Creative Design).

• Strategic Partnering: Conduct intake sessions and partner with global leaders to align hiring strategies with business needs.

• Proactive Sourcing & Pipelines: Leverage LinkedIn Recruiter, networks, and innovative tools to build diverse talent pipelines for current and future roles.

• Talent Advisory: Guide hiring managers with market intelligence, competitive insights, and compensation trends.

• Global Collaboration: Work across time zones with TA colleagues and international stakeholders while driving employer branding and initiatives.

• Process & Mentorship: Track recruitment metrics to improve hiring efficiency, and mentor fellow team members.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 7+ years in Talent Acquisition focusing on commercial roles (marketing hiring experience is a plus).

• Domain Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial and marketing functions (Sales Leadership, Strategy, Analytics, Brand, Demand Gen, Product Marketing).

• Search Expertise: Proven track record managing senior-level searches and converting passive candidates in fast-paced, matrixed organizations.

• Stakeholder & Data Skills: Strong influence, stakeholder management, and a data-driven approach to recruitment.

• AI & Recruitment Tech: Proven experience leveraging AI tools in recruitment alongside hands-on proficiency with ATS platforms (Workday preferred), LinkedIn Recruiter, and modern sourcing technologies.

• Execution: Consultative approach with the ability to balance multiple high-priority searches without compromising quality.

What Will Make You Successful

• Strategic, long-term mindset that goes beyond filling open headcount.

• Confidence partnering with and influencing senior commercial and marketing executives.

• Agility and cultural adaptability when working in a global, matrixed team.

• Commitment to building inclusive, high-performing teams and delivering a top-tier candidate experience.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping commercial and marketing talent acquisition from our Southlake office while collaborating as part of a dynamic, global TA team. You will have the platform to influence hiring strategy, solve complex talent challenges, build impactful talent pipelines, and make a direct contribution to the growth and success of the business worldwide.

Benefits that support you

We know support looks different for everyone. That is why Sabre offers benefits beyond medical and financial coverage, with programs designed to support your well-being, growth and life outside work:

• Competitive pay and performance-based bonuses

• Flexible work options

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage

• Generous PTO and holidays

• Strong retirement planning support

• Family-friendly benefits

• Professional development opportunities

Reasonable Accommodation

Sabre is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants applying for a Sabre position with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact Sabre's Compliance Office at [e-mail]

Affirmative Action

Sabre is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans, and disabled individuals. EEO IS THE LAWStay connected with Sabre Careers