Talent Placement Specialist / Bench Sales Recruiter

As a Talent Placement Specialist/Bench Sales Recruiter, your primary role will be to manage bench resources and secure project placements for IT consultants. You will need to analyze and understand consultant profiles in depth, assess technical and functional skill sets, and customize resumes to align with client requirements. Additionally, you will proactively identify suitable project opportunities, manage vendor and client relationships, and source external candidates when internal bench resources are insufficient. Your key responsibilities will include: - Analyzing and understanding consultant profiles, assessing technical and functional skill sets - Customizing and optimizing resumes to align with client requirements and project needs - Proactively identifying suitable project opportunities and submitting candidates through various job portals and platforms - Managing relationships with vendors and clients to create a pipeline of relevant opportunities - Sourcing, screening, and onboarding external candidates when internal bench resources do not match project requirements - Maintaining regular communication with bench consultants to keep them engaged and placement-ready - Tracking submissions, interviews, and placement metrics to ensure optimal resource utilization To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications: - Strong knowledge of IT technologies, platforms, and industry trends - Previous experience in placement consultancy, staffing, or bench sales within the IT industry - Proven ability to understand technical requirements and match them with candidate skill sets - Excellent communication and relationship management skills - Familiarity with US IT consulting market dynamics and compliance requirements Preferred skills include: - Experience with vendor management systems and job portals - Understanding of visa categories (H1B, EAD, GC, Citizens) and their implications for placements - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities,