The RoleThe a16z Executive Talent team operates in an innovative and progressive way and is built on our core values of Integrity, Network, and Innovation. The Go-to-Market Talent Partner will assess, build, and manage a network of sales, marketing, BD and customer success leaders for the benefit of our key stakeholders, including portfolio companies.
The preferred location for this role is Menlo Park, CA. We will consider candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area, CA. The role may require in-office presence as needed for team meetings and portfolio company meetings (approximately bi-weekly).
To join our team, you should be excited to:- For the GTM Talent Network: Build out the GTM Talent Network by engaging, assessing, and career coaching talent; Become the "go-to" person for advice and counsel to our high potential network
- For Portfolio Companies: Counsel on hiring processes to help build world-class management teams; Accelerate time to hire and improve quality of hire through best practices and leveraging our network
- For Search Firm Partners: Partner and grow our relationships with the best search firms
- For a16z: Continue to expand the a16z network and connect the firm with industry leaders and as a result, identify potential investment opportunities for the firm
Minimum Qualifications- 6+ years experience in full-cycle recruiting for go-to-market teams
- Strong network of relationships in the enterprise technology sector
- Experience in assessment, recruitment, and building executive teams, as well as exposure to compensation trends and benchmarking
- Ability to influence and partner with Founders, CEOs, and other executives
- Experience in developing and cultivating relationships with VP and director level talent, search firms and staffing organizations
- Proven track record of managing a fast paced workload, balancing multiple tasks and priorities, and switching gears seamlessly
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Behavioral Strengths- Energized by meeting and assessing talent as a natural "connector"
- Able to quickly gain insights about people's capabilities and about organizations
- Able to understand, evaluate and articulate motivations and organizational dynamics
- Self-starter; strong mental agility, creative thinking, astute research and problem solving skills
- Analytical and able to make decisions using sound judgment; strong appreciation for data
- Results-oriented: tenacious and fast moving finisher
- Ultimate teammate: collaborative, encouraging, and generous, and helpful
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $239,000 - $278,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.
This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.
