Global Talent Scout

Back Market Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Paris

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Proactively identify and engage high-potential passive candidates across tech, product, design, data, and executive verticals to build long-term talent pipelines of 80–120 active profiles, with 20–30 at advanced maturity (availability within 6 months)
• Define talent requirements in collaboration with the Head of Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to anticipate future skill gaps and support succession planning aligned with D,E&I principles
• Maintain and reactivate a durable network of past and current candidates to ensure continuous access to qualified talent
• Design, animate, and optimize the internal employee referral program, turning every Back Maker into a talent ambassador and tracking conversion rates by source and vertical
• Develop and execute Back Market’s employer brand narrative across all talent-facing channels, including LinkedIn content strategy, employee spotlights, behind-the-scenes storytelling, and a proprietary talent podcast and YouTube channel
• Create and distribute a recurring talent newsletter targeting passive candidate communities to strengthen brand awareness and engagement
• Monitor and improve Back Market’s reputation on Glassdoor and specialist forums by responding to feedback, engaging with commenters, and implementing improvements
• Build and animate talent communities around key hiring verticals through events, meetups, conferences, and unconventional networking spaces such as tech bootcamps, university partnerships, and professional associations
• Represent Back Market at industry events, executive forums, and informal gatherings to discover talent beyond traditional recruitment channels
• Launch and manage an internal ambassador program to empower employees to represent Back Market within their own professional networks and communities
• Engage with potential candidates through social media and face-to-face interactions to cultivate genuine, long-term relationships rather than transactional exchanges
• Map competitor hiring activity and talent movements, identifying availability signals such as fundraising, restructuring, or layoffs to inform proactive outreach strategies
• Maintain continuous monitoring of the tech, product, and executive talent ecosystems to stay ahead of market trends and candidate availability
• Master advanced sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter and specialist talent communities to source rare and hard-to-find profiles
• Assess potential beyond CVs and job titles, demonstrating a keen eye for talent and long-term fit
• Communicate fluently in both French and English to engage with global talent communities and internal stakeholders
• Operate with a long-distance runner mindset—no monthly closing KPIs—prioritizing patience, persistence, and relationship-building over urgent requisitions
• Resist pressure to handle immediate hiring needs, maintaining focus on strategic, long-term talent pipeline development
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset by building a content and community engine from scratch, including video, podcast, and newsletter production
• Serve as a compelling storyteller who makes candidates want to join Back Market before a role is even posted

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in senior sourcing, talent scouting, and talent marketing
• Proven track record of building long-term pipelines for rare, passive talent profiles
• Strong content creation skills in writing, storytelling, podcast production, video, and newsletter management
• Experience designing and managing an internal employee referral program
• Demonstrated community presence through events, social media, networks, and content creation
• Advanced mastery of sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and specialist talent platforms

🏖️ Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with 2 remote days per week, 1 remote work week per quarter, and 3 flex days
• Mission-driven work environment where daily impact contributes to reducing global carbon emissions
• Access to Employee Resource Groups, mentorship programs, accessibility policies, and cultural competency training
• Opportunity to work at a certified B Corp company (93.2 score) committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Skills & Technologies

Remote

Degree Required

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About Back Market Inc.

Back Market operates an online marketplace specializing in professionally refurbished electronics. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Paris, the company connects certified refurbishers with consumers across North America and Europe, offering smartphones, laptops, tablets, and household appliances. Each device undergoes testing, repair, and quality control to meet warranty-backed standards. The platform aims to extend product lifecycles, reduce electronic waste, and provide affordable alternatives to new electronics. Sellers are vetted for compliance, and Back Market handles logistics, customer support, and guarantees. Revenue comes from commissions on sales and partnerships with carriers and insurers.

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