Lead Sales Recruiter - EMEA
Kong Inc.(2 months ago)
About this role
The Lead Sales Recruiter - EMEA at Kong is responsible for developing and executing hiring strategies for key revenue roles, specifically targeting top-tier sales talent in the B2B SaaS and Enterprise Software sectors. This role emphasizes a MEDDIC-driven approach to candidate assessment, focusing on deep interviews to evaluate sales acumen and deal mechanics. Collaboration with sales leadership is crucial, as is the ability to conduct strategic sourcing and headhunting to build a strong pipeline of elite candidates. The Lead Sales Recruiter also tracks metrics to optimize hiring processes and mentors other recruiters on effective sales terminology and strategies.
Required Skills
- MEDDIC Assessment
- Strategic Sourcing
- Headhunting
- Stakeholder Partnership
- Operational Excellence
- Full-Cycle Recruiting
- B2B SaaS
- Data-Driven
- Hunter Mentality
- Adaptability
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About Kong Inc.
konghq.comKong Inc. is a leading API gateway and service mesh provider, designed to enhance developer productivity, security, and performance across modern architectures. The company's unified platform, Kong Konnect, provides tools for API management, AI gateway integration, and event streaming, enabling seamless connectivity and governance for organizations. With features tailored for API producers and consumers, Kong empowers businesses to build, run, discover, and govern APIs efficiently while supporting AI modernization efforts. Trusted by top companies, Kong is recognized for its ability to accelerate digital transformation and foster innovation in the API ecosystem.