Sr. Talent Advisor - Sales

Eightfold is a global leader in an AI-native enterprise talent platform , trusted by the world’s largest & most respected Fortune 500 organizations. Our platform is built from the ground up, operating at scale across Azure and AWS, deployed in multiple regions globally, including IL4-compliant environments for the US Government, supporting users in 100+ countries and 30+ languages. Today, Eightfold is at the forefront of agentic AI, delivering intelligent agents that actively drive outcomes across hiring and talent workflows, while much of the industry is still experimenting with prototypes. Backed by over $410M in funding and valued at $2B+, we are defining the next era of agentic talent systems.What sets Eightfold apart is not just the technology & our mission, but the team behind it. We are a deeply technical, execution-driven organization that values ownership, collaboration, and high standards. Our engineers, product leaders, and go-to-market teams work closely together — in person and across functions — to build systems that scale in the real world. If you’re excited to work on hard problems, move with urgency, raise the bar every day, and help build agentic systems that transform how the world works, Eightfold is the place to do it.About the RoleEightfold is building the next generation of agentic AI for talent— systems that don’t just analyze data but actively assist organizations in making smarter workforce decisions. Our platform powers autonomous talent workflows across hiring, mobility, and workforce planning for many of the world’s most innovative companies.As Senior Talent Advisor – Sales, you will partner directly with Eightfold’s revenue organization to attract and hire exceptional sales talent who can bring this vision to market. Beyond execution, this role operates as a strategic advisor—shaping hiring strategy, strengthening talent pipelines, and influencing how we build world-class go-to-market teams.This role also serves as “Customer Zero” for Eightfold’s own agentic AI recruiting products. You will actively use and stress-test our platform in real recruiting scenarios, providing direct feedback to product and engineering teams. Your insights will help refine the capabilities of our AI agents and ensure the technology reflects the real needs of modern talent teams.What You’ll DoStrategic Sales Recruiting – Design and execute proactive recruiting strategies to attract top-tier sales professionals across the go-to-market organization.AI-Driven Talent Acquisition – Leverage Eightfold’s agentic AI capabilities to identify, engage, and evaluate candidates more intelligently and efficiently.Talent Advisory – Partner with sales leaders as a trusted advisor, providing data-driven insights on hiring strategy, market dynamics, and team composition.Candidate Negotiation – Lead complex negotiations to secure exceptional candidates while aligning expectations across stakeholders.Advanced Sourcing – Build and maintain strong pipelines using creative sourcing strategies, market intelligence, and modern recruiting technologies.Employer Brand Advocacy – Champion Eightfold’s mission, culture, and technology to position the company as a destination for elite sales talent.Customer Zero for Product – Provide structured feedback to product teams based on firsthand use of Eightfold’s AI recruiting tools, helping shape the evolution of our agentic AI platform.What We’re Looking For8+ years of experience in Sales Recruiting, Talent Advisory, or Executive Sourcing within high-growth technology companies.Demonstrated expertise in candidate negotiation, advanced sourcing strategies, and employer branding.Strong executive communication and relationship-building skills with hiring leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.Ability to operate as both a hands-on recruiter and strategic advisor in a fast-paced environment.Nice to HaveExperience recruiting within or alongside companies such as Databricks, Scale AI, Rippling, Glean, or LegalZoom.Exposure to AI-native companies, developer platforms, or data/AI infrastructure organizations.Interest in experimenting with AI-driven recruiting workflows and automationWe are a team of self-starters who excel in their fields. We believe in giving you responsibility, not a task. We want you to have ownership and pride in the work you are doing, and see the positive impact of your work on your colleagues, our customers, and the world. We believe in providing transparency and support, so you can do the best work of your career.Why Join Eightfold? Be part of the AI revolution - Lead a team selling technology that will define the next decade of enterprise software Accelerated career growth - High performers advance quickly; this role positions you for VP and C-suite opportunities Equity in a $2B+ company - Meaningful ownership in a company solving real problems at scale Collaborative, in-office culture - Build your team in person 3 days/week; nothing replaces face-to-face coaching and connection Competitive compensation - Base salary + uncapped commission with team accelerators + equity Comprehensive benefits - Health insurance, 401(k), and more Meaningful mission - Help solve employment challenges while being at the forefront of AI adoption Hybrid Work RequirementsThis role requires 3 days per week in our Santa Clara office. We embrace a hybrid model that drives collaboration, enhances culture, and accelerates team development through a blend of remote and in-person work.Please note this role is open to SF Bay Area and categorized as hybrid. The base salary ranges below are provided for pay transparency. Base pay is only one piece of our total compensation package as this role may be eligible for commissions and equity awards. Compensation varies depending on a number of factors including qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. Zones are determined by location.Zone A (SF Bay Area): Annual Base Salary Range: $129,000 to $206,400Eightfold.ai provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status.

Created: 2026-03-17