Melissa Saddler
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @CIBC
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner @CIBC
Toronto, ON, CA
Led full-cycle recruitment across 5+ business units, delivering 50+ hires annually while managing high-volume pipelines applicants), mirroring end-to-end sales cycle ownership- Built and maintained high-quality talent pipelines using proactive sourcing, market mapping, and outbound engagement—directly aligning with prospecting and pipeline generation in sales- Partnered with 20+ senior stakeholders, influencing hiring decisions and aligning recruitment strategies with business goals—demonstrating strong consultative selling and stakeholder management- Designed and optimized scalable recruitment workflows, improving pipeline efficiency and conversion rates across candidate funnels
EDUCATION
McMaster University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, Human Resources Management and Services
ABOUT MELISSA SADDLER
I\'m a results-driven professional with a background in HR recruitment within financial services, now transitioning into Tech Sales (SDR/BDR roles) with a strong focus on B2B SaaS and fintech sales, outbound prospecting, and pipeline generation. In my current role, I’ve built and managed high-volume pipelines candidates), partnered with senior stakeholders, and consistently delivered against aggressive hiring targets. At its core, recruitment is sales—identifying needs, qualifying opportunities, managing pipelines, and closing outcomes—and I’m now applying these same principles to revenue-generating tech sales environments. Through hands-on SDR training, I’ve developed practical experience in cold calling, cold emailing, LinkedIn outreach, and multi-channel prospecting, using tools like HubSpot CRM, Apollo, Hunter.io, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator. I’m confident in my ability to generate pipeline, qualify leads using BANT, handle objections, and book qualified meetings that convert. I’m particularly excited about SaaS and fintech high-growth tech companies, where I can combine my relationship-building, communication, and data-driven approach to drive measurable impact in a sales team. Key Achievements Achieved 150%+ of outreach KPIs in SDR training, consistently booking qualified meetings Increased recruitment ROI by 50% through strategic pipeline development and data-driven sourcing Managed applicant pipelines and delivered 50+ hires annually across multiple business units Built and maintained strong relationships with 20+ senior stakeholders, influencing hiring and business decisions Core Skills B2B Sales Tech Sales (SDR / BDR / Account Executive) Outbound Prospecting Cold Calling & Cold Emailing Pipeline Generation & Management Lead Qualification (BANT) CRM Tools (HubSpot) Sales Tools (Apollo, Hunter.io, LinkedIn Sales Navigator) Relationship Building Objection Handling & Communication 🤝 Let’s Connect I’m actively seeking SDR/BDR opportunities in SaaS and tech sales where I can contribute to pipeline growth and revenue generation.I’m eager to connect with others in tech sales or discuss opportunities to leverage my skills in a tech-driven environment especially in Fintech, Cloud and Big data industries. Let’s connect if you’re looking for a motivated and tech-savvy professional ready to contribute to your team’s success. London, UK | Legally eligible to work in the UK (citizenship)
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