Talent Acquisition Specialist

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist – Sales Hiring
Location: Bangalore / Delhi / Gujarat / Hyderabad
Experience Required: Minimum 2+ years of core experience in Sales & Business Development Hiring
Employment Type: Full-time
Remuneration: Competitive (Industry-standard salary + Performance Incentives)
Direct Application: Send your CV to thomas.a@abec.asia
About ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Pvt. Ltd.
For over two decades, ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences Pvt. Ltd. has been at the forefront of India’s private exhibition and trade fair industry. Hosting over 70+ major exhibitions annually across 10+ industry verticals in metros and tier-2 cities, ABEC builds business ecosystems that bring together local and global enterprises. Our flagship brands—including ACETECH (one of the world's largest architecture, building materials, and design expos)—have established ABEC as a powerhouse in B2B and B2C trade show management.
Job Role Overview
We are seeking a proactive and result-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist with a proven track record in high-volume sales hiring. You will drive end-to-end recruitment strategies across critical geographic regions—specifically Bangalore, Delhi, Gujarat, and Hyderabad.
The ideal candidate will excel at active headhunting on LinkedIn, leveraging job portals like Naukri, and utilizing organic networks, personal databases, and direct mapping to hire top sales talent.
Key ResponsibilitiesSourcing & Headhunting
LinkedIn Headhunting: Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter / LinkedIn search operators (Boolean search) to identify, target, and engage passive sales professionals.
Portal Sourcing: Master resourcing via Naukri (Resdex, Boolean strings, mass mailing, active filter management) and other job portals.
Organic & Direct Sourcing: Utilize personal networks, direct company mapping, talent mapping, and employee referral channels to build an active talent pipeline.
Sales Talent Acquisition & Lifecycle Management
Manage the complete recruitment lifecycle for various sales roles (Inside Sales, Field Sales, Key Account Managers, B2B Business Development Managers, Sponsorship Sales Executives).
Screen, evaluate, and assess candidates on sales capability, target achievements, negotiation skills, and cultural fit.
Coordinate multi-level interviews with hiring managers and follow up continuously to ensure a tight recruitment turnaround time (TAT).
Stakeholder & Pipeline Management
Partner with regional sales leaders to understand hiring forecasts and target profiles.
Maintain an organized database of pre-screened sales talent across Bangalore, Delhi, Gujarat, and Hyderabad.
Manage salary discussions, offer rollouts, and candidate engagement pre-joining to minimize dropouts.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated end-to-end talent acquisition experience, with a heavy emphasis on sales/business development hiring.
LinkedIn & Sourcing Expertise: Deep expertise in LinkedIn headhunting techniques (Boolean strings, InMail outreach, talent mapping) and expert-level handling of Naukri Resdex.
Resourcefulness: Demonstrated capability in sourcing through organic channels, personal networks, direct outreach, and cold sourcing.
Regional Knowledge: Understanding of local job markets and hiring nuances in Bangalore, Delhi, Gujarat, or Hyderabad.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong negotiation abilities.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or any relevant discipline.
What We Offer
Competitive salary package with performance-linked hiring bonuses.
High visibility and autonomy in driving hiring strategies for a leading exhibition firm.
Fast-paced, dynamic work culture with rapid growth opportunities.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly by sending their updated resume to thomas.a@abec.asia with the subject line "Application - Talent Acquisition Specialist - [Your Location]".

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