AI Consulting Partner

Join Faktion, a leader in designing and developing enterprise-level AI solutions across various sectors. As a key part of our commitment to excellence, our people are at the heart of everything we do, and providing our customers with high-performing teams and individual experts in AI is a key driver for our business. As AI recruitment experts and consultants, we take great pride in knowing we impact the lives of so many – from the candidates we place, to the clients we support, from the employees on our team to the students we volunteer our time with. We believe in the power of people and in the power of partnership. Having a 91% success rate of introducing the right AI consultant for the right project in machine and deep learning is a key differentiator.

Some key responsibilities:

• Developing new business by proactively identifying new leads and customer needs for AI consultants; either through cold-calling, monitoring of industry bulletin boards, job boards and social media.
  
• Managing client relationships by keeping close tabs on what's happening in the industry and where new opportunities arise for presenting our AI consultants
• Identifying talent by using creative means to get in front of our target candidate pool including but not limited to; talent mapping, social media, job boards & career sites, networking events, referrals, extensive direct sourcing and many coffee meetings.
  
• Support your recruitment peers in pre-screening and assessing new candidates on the phone during busy times.
• Advising clients and candidates where you’ll consult with and educate our AI consultants and candidates on open positions, their interviewing abilities, general interview best practice and specific tips and techniques, in addition you’ll provide interview briefings pre-and post interview.

• Proven experience in recruitment or consulting industry, preferably in the tech industry (AI is a plus).
  
• Excellent understanding of recruitment processes and candidate selection methods.
• Familiarity with social media, resume databases, and professional networks.
• Strong interviewing skills and ability to identify candidates’ potential.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
  
• Highly organized and detail-oriented

Following experiences are a plus:

• A passion for and understanding of business development and recruitment.
• Incredible people and networking skills, with the ability to ask the tough questions, challenge the answers you are given, and skillfully deal with objections.
• The ability and confidence to identify and pursue top talent. You need to be able to spot a superstar from a mile away.
• 5+ years combined experience in business development, relationship management and recruitment. Ideally, you’ll have significant experience running a 360° desk
• Familiarity with data processing, machine learning is a strong plus
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Having worked in corporate environments in similar positions
  
• Familiar with labour law, payroll processes, compensation & benefits
• International experience, focused on Europe (predominantly BE, NL or FR)
  
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
  

We offer:

• A rewarding salary package that includes additional perks like a company car and fuel card or a mobility budget, comprehensive hospitalization and group insurance, along with a top-tier laptop and smartphone.
• Benefit from a company culture that stimulates both individual and team development, fostering your professional growth.
• Utilize your innovation budget for engaging in exciting, educational, and challenging open-source projects within your guild.
• Participate in (virtual) team-building activities and gatherings, a great opportunity to unwind and engage with our vibrant team initiatives.
• A flexible hybrid working-policy to choose where, how, and when you want to work.