Derek Grant
Senior Account Executive @Talencity
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Account Executive @Talencity
Oakville, ON, CA
Talent through Relationships!Talencity was founded in 2017 with a mission to redefine relationships in recruitment. With over 35 years combined experience in the recruitment and services industries, our founders have extensive experience working with some of the largest recruitment organizations in the market. Our focus is in the Engineering, Technology and Professional sectors.Responsible for driving new business acquisition and revenue growth by partnering with hiring leaders to deliver strategic recruitment solutions. Owning the full sales cycle, from targeted outbound prospecting and executive discovery through negotiation and close, while building long-term client relationships. Focused on identifying workforce gaps, positioning tailored talent strategies, and consistently generating net-new revenue in competitive markets.
EDUCATION
Ryerson University
Certificate, Human Resource Management
University of Toronto
Honors Bachelor of Science , Psychology Specialist
Sprott School of Business at Carleton University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Analytics
ABOUT DEREK GRANT
Senior Global Talent Acquisition Specialist and MBA graduate with over a decade of experience driving recruitment success across technology, SaaS, financial services, and life sciences. Proven ability to design and execute end-to-end hiring strategies in Canada, the US, and Europe, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, process optimization, and diversity initiatives.Recently completed an MBA in Business Analytics, leveraging Power BI, SQL, and data visualization to translate complex datasets into actionable insights. Skilled at integrating analytics into recruitment operations to optimize hiring funnels, improve decision-making, and enhance business performance.Known for blending data-driven strategy with relationship-building expertise to deliver top talent and measurable business impact. Passionate about using technology and analytics to create smarter, more efficient recruitment ecosystems.Core Skills: Talent Acquisition Strategy • Power BI & Data Analytics • SQL • Stakeholder Management • Diversity & Inclusion • Process Improvement • Global Recruitment
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