Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sparteo is an independent suite of AI-powered advertising technologies built on sustainable, sovereign infrastructure.

Since 2018, we've been reshaping programmatic advertising to make it faster, more transparent, and more profitable by building the most direct path between publishers and advertisers.
But we don't stop here: wherever attention lives, on the web, in apps, on CTV, and beyond, our mission is to monetize audiences, across every device. Our data-driven tech delivers 30% higher revenues for our clients on average than traditional solutions.

Our Solutions:

→ Actirise: the display tech designed for performance
→ FastCMP: the consent management platform specifically designed for business purposes
→ Meetscale: the most advanced SSP for Publishers and Ad Networks
→ Viously: the ultimate all-in-one video tech solution
→ Voxeus: the audio distribution and monetization technology

Behind Sparteo's growth is a team of 100+ talents across 11 countries, united by a shared ambition to redefine the future of digital advertising.

Our dedication has placed Sparteo among the most dynamic tech players in Europe:

• FT1000 ranking – Among the fastest-growing European companies in 2024 & 2025
• The Europas – Featured in the list of 100 hottest startups
• Pixalate Ranking – #1 Web SSP in France with our Actirise solution, overtaking Google AdExchange

These milestones are just the result. What truly sets us apart is how we work: at Sparteo, we don't settle, we act.

• We are Drivers, not passengers: We take the wheel and own our results.
• We are data-obsessed: Facts guide us, not assumptions, not egos.
• We think as one: Collective goals come before personal wins.
• We trade off: We simplify, prioritize, and go for high-impact results.
• We solve problems: We own challenges and turn ideas into action.
• We say what we do: Radical transparency is how we grow, no fluff, no hiding
  

Discover our journey, products, and culture on our website

Your Job

Your mission is to fuel Sparteo's international growth by identifying, hunting, and closing top-tier talents in the Programmatic ecosystem. You are not just filling seats; you are the primary Ambassador of Sparteo's culture, ensuring every candidate feels our values. You act as a strategic partner to our leaders while continuously optimizing and automating our recruitment machine to ensure efficiency and speed.

Responsibilities

• Expert Sourcing & Headhunting
  • Market Mapping: Map the ecosystem of SSPs, DSPs, and Adtech competitors to identify potential targets.
  • Direct Approach: Craft hyper-personalized outreach sequences to engage passive candidates in a highly competitive niche.
  • Pipeline Management: Build and nurture a healthy talent pool for recurring needs (Account Managers, AdOps, Developers), anticipating future growth.
• Process Construction & Automation
  • Continuous Improvement: You don't just follow the process; you build it. You constantly look for ways to optimize workflows and reduce friction.
  • Automation: You love efficiency. You will leverage tools (Teamtailor, Zapier, AI) to automate low-value tasks, allowing you to focus on the human aspect of recruiting.
  • Data Integrity: Ensure rigorous tracking to provide accurate reporting on KPIs.
• Strategic Advisory & Manager Support
  • Challenging the Need: Partner with Hiring Managers to define the exact need. You are expected to challenge unrealistic expectations and align them with market reality.
  • Closing Partnership: Lead the negotiation strategy hand-in-hand with the manager, advising them on the best approach to secure the candidate.
  • Culture Guardian: During the process, you are the filter for our values. You ensure that every new hire raises the bar on our culture.

Your profile for this job

• Experience: Minimum 2-4 years of full-cycle recruiting experience.
• Crucial: Proven track record recruiting in the Adtech / Programmatic industry (Buy-side or Sell-side knowledge).
• Mindset: A "Builder" mentality. You enjoy setting up processes and using automation to work smarter, not harder.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills to act as a Culture Ambassador. You embody the company values in every interaction.
• Language: Fluent in English (C1/C2) is mandatory.

Your mind set to share our adventure

• You want to make an impact and move things forward collectively. Does hearing phrases like "Yes, but we've been doing it this way for years..." make your hair stand on end? We feel the same way: progress is made by questioning what already exists.
• You solve problems pragmatically and analytically.
• You're looking for a fast-moving environment where your agility will be an asset. The Pareto) principle holds no secrets for you.
• Your ability to listen encourages you to challenge and improve yourself on an ongoing basis.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Dynamic Remote Culture: At Sparteo, we embrace a flexible work environment that adapts to your lifestyle, allowing you to contribute from wherever you feel most productive, be it from home or our urban offices in Paris, Lille, or London.
• Close-knit Team: Be part of our dynamic and united team, where collaboration, innovation, and mutual support drive our collective success and create a thriving work environment.
• Vibrant Social Events: Engage in regular social gatherings and company events that foster community and celebrate our milestones.
• Rapid Growth: Experience the excitement of working with a company in rapid expansion mode, impacting the advertising technology landscape across Europe and beyond.
• Tailored Support: We provide robust career development support, including training programs, career check-ins with HR, opportunities for internal mobility, and performance feedback sessions conducted quarterly or semi-annually, depending on your role.
• RTT Days: We support work-life balance with additional rest days (RTT), provided based on position and tenure, empowering you to recharge and enjoy life outside of work.
• Comprehensive Health and pension plans: We provide a robust health benefits plan, ensuring you and your family are covered and cared for.
• Additional Perks:
  • Benefit from the Swile card for meals.
  • Partial reimbursement of public transit passes.

Ready to join Team Sparteo? Send us your CV and continue the recruitment process

Here are the stages in our recruitment process

• Discussions about your driving forces, your ambitions and our Sparteo mindset  will be held with a member of our Talent Acquisition team.

• Analytical and business logic tests

• Discussions with one or more members of the Sparteo team, including your future manager

• Taking up references

Our recruitment process is mainly conducted by videoconference; however, certain stages may require a face-to-face meeting.

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