Talent Acquisition Lead

About NxtWave

NxtWave is one of Indias fastest-growing ed-tech startups, revolutionizing the 21st-century job market. NxtWave is transforming youth into highly skilled tech professionals through its CCBP 4.0 programs, regardless of their educational background.

NxtWave is founded by Rahul Attuluri (Ex Amazon, IIIT Hyderabad), Sashank Reddy (IIT Bombay) and Anupam Pedarla (IIT Kharagpur). Supported by Orios Ventures, Better Capital, and Marquee Angels, NxtWave raised $33 million in 2023 from Greater Pacific Capital.

As an official partner for NSDC (under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Govt. of India) and recognized by NASSCOM, NxtWave has earned a reputation for excellence.

Some of its prestigious recognitions include:

• Technology Pioneer 2024 by the World Economic Forum, one of only 100 startups chosen globally
• Startup Spotlight Award of the Year by T-Hub in 2023
• Best Tech Skilling EdTech Startup of the Year 2022 by Times Business Awards
• The Greatest Brand in Education in a research-based listing by URS Media NxtWave Founders Anupam Pedarla and Sashank Gujjula were honoured in the 2024 Forbes India 30 Under 30 for their contributions to tech education. NxtWave breaks learning barriers by offering vernacular content for better comprehension and retention. NxtWave now has paid subscribers from 650+ districts across India. Its learners are hired by over 2000+ companies including Amazon, Accenture, IBM, Bank of America, TCS, Deloitte and more. Know more about NxtWave: https://www.ccbp.in Read more about us in the news - Economic Times | CNBC | Yourstory | VCCircle :

The Talent Acquisition Executive is responsible for managing the talent acquisition function of the organization. They will develop and implement strategies to attract, source, and hire top talent that aligns with the company's goals and values. The Talent Acquisition Executive will oversee the recruitment process, collaborate with hiring managers, build strong relationships with external partners, and continuously improve recruitment practices to ensure the organization has a competitive edge in acquiring and retaining the best talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Mentor

  : Manage, coach, and develop a team of 3+ Talent Acquisition Executives, setting clear goals and ensuring their professional growth.

• Own the Hiring Strategy

  : Take complete ownership of the end-to-end recruitment strategy for our entire sales organization, from entry-level to senior roles.

• Drive Performance:

  Establish and monitor team KPIs and metrics to ensure the team is meeting ambitious monthly and quarterly hiring targets

• Stakeholder Management

  : Partner with senior sales leadership to forecast hiring needs, define ideal candidate profiles, and ensure alignment between the TA team and business objectives

• Process Optimization

  : Continuously refine and improve the recruitment process to optimize for speed, quality, and candidate experience in a high-volume environment

• Hands-on Recruiting:

  Personally manage senior-level or critical sales requisitions, leading by example with your own recruitment efforts

  Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in any field
• 2+ years of experience in sales / inside sales (preferably EdTech B2C) from that 1 year should be Team lead
• You have proven experience managing a team of 3 or more sales executives
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Strong communication in English + regional language, with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage funnels, plan targets, and report performance.
• Stable career history (minimum 1 year in previous roles).
• Reliable, systematic, and data-driven approach to tasks.

  Skills:

• Natural Leadership: You have a genuine passion for mentoring and have a track record of developing talent within your teams.
• Sales Acumen: You have an innate understanding of what makes a sales professional successful and can spot top talent from a mile away.
• Strategic Mindset: You can think beyond daily tasks to develop hiring forecasts and strategies that align with the company's long-term growth.
• Data-Driven: You are comfortable using metrics to track team performance and make informed decisions to improve the hiring funnel.
• Exceptional Communicator: You can confidently engage with senior leaders, manage expectations, and inspire both your team and potential candidates.

  Why Sales Experience?

• Since this role involves hiring sales talent (BDA, Sr. BDA, etc.), prior sales exposure helps in:
• Assessing candidates logically during interviews with real-world perspective
• Improving quality of hires by spotting sales-specific traits like persuasion, resilience, and consistency.

  Languages Known:

• Native speaker of any of these languages
• Tamil
• - Malayalam
• - Kannada
• - Marathi
• - Hindi
• - Odia & bengali
• With Proficiency in English
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Job Overview

Work Location: Hyderabad ( On-site )

Working Days: 6 days

Work Timing: 10 AM - 7 PM

CTC: Upto 6 LPA