Shivam Gupta

Associate Partner

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India10 yrs 1 mo experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over a decade of experience in executive search.
Expert in strategic sales and leadership hiring.
Strong network of 10,000+ LinkedIn connections.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Executive Search professional specializing in IT and leadership hiring.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchSales HiringLeadership Hiring

Other Skills

ManagementStrategic LeadershipSourcingRecruitingStakeholder ManagementNegotiationClient EngagementRecruitment Process OutsourcingEmployer BrandingSales Leadership TrainingScreening ResumesRate NegotiationTalent ManagementStaffing ServicesCustomer Relationship Management (CRM)

About

Spearheading the growth of TalentOla’s Executive Search Division, with a dedicated focus on driving clients’ leadership hiring strategies and building strong, high-impact leadership teams. Leading a high-performing team of consultants specializing in sales and leadership hiring across a diverse range of industries, including High Tech, Media, Telecom, Banking, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Aerospace, Defense, and Retail. Leveraging a robust network of over 10,000+ LinkedIn connections and a LinkedIn Recruiter Certification, I consistently identify and engage top-tier talent for our clients. With over a decade of experience in the executive search industry, I bring a deep understanding of multiple corporate functions—ranging from business development, finance, and accounting to HR, engineering, and IT. I have a strong track record of successfully closing strategic sales and leadership roles that directly impact business growth. As a strategic leader and trusted advisor, I take pride in building lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with both clients and candidates. I am passionate about delivering excellence and consistently strive to exceed expectations, enabling organizations and individuals to achieve their full potential.

Experience

Talentola

2 roles

Senior Manager | Talent Advisory & Client Success

Promoted

Jul 2025 – Present · 8 mos

Manager(Principal Consultant), Executive Search l Strategic Sales & Leadership Hiring

Mar 2023 – Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

I manage strategic client relationships and lead the delivery of Executive Search and talent mapping initiatives for top-tier IT services and management consulting firms.
With a results-driven approach, I lead a high-performing team of recruiters, sourcers, and research professionals to fulfill complex hiring needs across sales, technology, and consulting domains.
As a specialist headhunter, I focus on identifying and attracting top-tier Sales and Leadership talent. I handle end-to-end recruitment for senior-level roles—from Senior Manager to CXO—collaborating closely with client leadership to ensure a seamless and strategic hiring process.
My expertise lies in sourcing, assessing, and placing high-impact sales leaders and executives who drive organizational growth across industries.
Proficient in various Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and sourcing tools, including Ceipal, JobDiva, SuccessFactors, Taleo, JazzHR, LinkedIn RPS, SignalHire, Lusha, and more

ManagementStrategic LeadershipExecutive SearchSales Hiring

Vantedge search

2 roles

Assistant Manager(Principal Consultant), Executive Search | Sales & Leadership Hiring

May 2022 – Mar 2023 · 10 mos

As part of VBeyond’s Executive Search team, I specialized in Sales and Leadership hiring across diverse industry verticals, including Life Sciences & Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Automotive, Retail, CPG, Media, and High Tech.
I successfully facilitated the placement of high-performing sales professionals and P&L leaders with Fortune 500 companies, global IT services firms, and technology organizations. My efforts contributed directly to the organization’s bottom line by closing multiple senior-level sales roles with a strong leadership focus.
In addition to managing client relationships and ensuring long-term engagement, I supported the team in sourcing top talent, engaging passive candidates, managing salary negotiations, and guiding both clients and candidates through the recruitment process.
Known for maintaining a strong talent network and a business-savvy approach, I bring a deep understanding of client requirements, business priorities, and organizational culture to every search engagement.

SourcingStakeholder ManagementSales HiringLeadership Hiring

Senior Executive(Senior Consultant), Executive Search | IT, Sales & Leadership Hiring

Aug 2020 – May 2022 · 1 yr 9 mos

SourcingStakeholder Management

Global upside

Talent Acquisition Specialist, Executive Search & Leadership Hiring | IT, G&A, Sales Hiring

Jan 2017 – Aug 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

At Safeguard Global (formerly Global Upside), I supported international businesses across 150+ countries with end-to-end staffing and talent solutions—serving both well-established multinationals and high-growth startups.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
Specialized in executive-level hiring (Manager to CXO) across Direct Hire, Temp Hire, and Contract (W2-only) roles for U.S.-based clients.
Led full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, tracking, salary negotiations, and successful closures.
Utilized advanced sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter (RPS) and Monster, with a focus on both active and passive talent.
Partnered with Directors and Senior Managers to define hiring requirements and develop strategic sourcing plans.
Maintained daily candidate engagement and detailed trackers to ensure rapid, quality delivery aligned with client expectations.
Provided Direct Hire, Interim Staffing, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services across varied industries.
Supported clients ranging from $10M to $25B in revenue—including public, private, pre-IPO, and hyper-growth companies.
Experienced in employer branding, InMail execution, and relationship management with C-level executives.

SourcingStakeholder ManagementExecutive SearchLeadership Hiring

Talent anytime

Technical Resource Specialist - Trainee | Lateral Hiring | IT

Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 yr

Talent Anytime Inc. is headquartered at California with world-class offshore delivery center based in Noida, India.
We offer IT Recruitment services with the objective of meeting specific requirements of our clients in the most efficient manner.