Executive Recruiter

About Us:

At Melon, we are a leading force in executive talent acquisition, dedicated to shaping the success stories of startups across the globe. With a robust client portfolio spanning the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we specialize in sourcing top-tier executive talent primarily from the vibrant EMEA region. We aim to empower startups with exceptional leadership, driving innovation and growth in diverse industries.

Role Overview:

As the Executive Recruiter at Melon, you will be at the forefront of our international executive-level talent acquisition efforts, spearheading the search for executive leaders who will drive our clients' growth and success. Collaborating closely with startup founders, investors, and People partners, you will fulfill talent needs at the M, D, V, and C levels. You will serve as a trusted advisor to our clients, offering strategic guidance on recruitment best practices and fostering a culture of excellence in top-tier talent acquisition.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with business leaders and clients to understand regional executive hiring needs.
• Drive and execute executive-level recruiting strategies globally, focusing on the EMEA startup ecosystem.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the executive team, providing regular updates on recruitment progress.
• Conduct comprehensive research to identify target companies and top talent in the EMEA region.
• Build trusted advisor relationships with hiring managers, offering guidance on effective search strategies and long-term candidate engagement.
• Deliver clear and concise executive recruitment communication, including dashboards, metrics, and candidate profiles.
• Lead the offer process in client collaboration, ensuring seamless negotiation and closure of executive candidates.
• Collaborate and partner with stakeholders across the startup ecosystem, acting as a mentor to colleagues.

Key Skills:

• 8+ years of progressive corporate and/or search firm experience, specializing in executive-level candidate generation within the technology sector.
• 5+ years of experience advising and influencing executive leadership.
• Demonstrated success in driving executive searches and achieving ambitious recruitment goals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with executive leaders and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience and upholding Melon's values.
• Comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, rapidly growing global organization.
• Ability to attract and recruit top talent through innovative solutions and talent mapping.
• Excellent proficiency in English

Some other reasons to work at Melon:

• Opportunity to work with a truly passionate team,
• Opportunity to work with clients from the US, EMEA to Asia for sourcing the best talent from the EMEA region,
• The satisfaction of immediately seeing your work impact in different scaleup ecosystem in the world,
• The satisfaction of taking full ownership of the results you produce,
• Challenging yourself every day to deliver things differently, beautifully
• Remote first/flexible work environment,
• Lovely historical building as an office in Arnavutköy.