Job Description

Distribusion is the world’s leading ground transportation marketplace and gives travellers seamless access to ground transportation online, from search to ticket purchase. We have built a cutting-edge B2B technology platform that connects bus, rail, and ferry operators in 70+ countries with the biggest online retailers, including Google Maps and Booking.com

We are shaping the future of travel and building the largest global network of transport providers and retailers. We are one of the fastest-growing startups in travel, backed by leading venture capital investors including TQ Ventures, Lightrock, Creandum, and Northzone, and are headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Following our recent $80m Series C funding, we are ready to push beyond.

We are seeking an Executive / Principal Talent Acquisition Partner passionate about enabling a product-led organisation by engaging and hiring talented members across the different business areas. Some hiring requires deep expertise, exceptional judgment, and influence. This role is for a Talent Acquisition expert who operates at an enterprise level and drives business impact.

What you will do:

• Own the most complex, business-critical, or executive hiring

• Act as a senior talent advisor to leaders across the organisation

• Anticipate talent needs and market risks before they surface

• Design advanced sourcing strategies for hard-to-reach talent

• Set and protect the hiring bar for critical roles

• Influence and evolve hiring standards, processes, and guidelines

• Mentor senior recruiters and elevate TA capability

• Participate intentionally in high-leverage team rituals

Requirements

Who you are:

• Experience in high-impact talent acquisition (tech or product orgs preferred)

• Exceptional sourcing, assessment, and calibration skills

• Strong business acumen and comfort working with senior leaders

• Ability to influence without authority

• A systems mindset — you improve the machine, not just your own output

• The ability to pivot and adapt your ways of working to achieve the best outcome, in the quickest possible time!

• You have a proven track record of building pipelines for both ‘active’ and ‘passive’ candidates; building a rapport throughout and ultimately closing offers!

• You feel comfortable in the start-up environment, with a Global footprint and a very diverse team.

• Data analysis and measurement: the ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data to measure the impact of the hiring initiatives

• Tools affinity, keeping our ATS updated, and data accurate.

What you can expect:

• You will join a fast-paced travel tech company and take on a rapidly growing industry.

• You will take on ownership and responsibility from day one and directly impact the company's success.

• We value agility! We’re constantly updating our tech stack and offering the best possible tools to ensure all of our in-house engineers, partners, and carriers benefit from cutting-edge, efficient solutions.

• You will work with global companies. Our product attracts the biggest names in travel technology, such as Booking.com and Google Maps, and national carriers like Amtrak, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, and SNCF.

• You will join an international team of talented and driven people with a clear mission. Expect your colleagues to inspire, support and challenge you every day!
  

Our hiring process for this role:
For any queries, please reach out to your Talent Partner at ( talent@distribusion.com).

Do you want to work in an advanced tech environment and have an impact on millions of travellers around the globe? We want to hear from you!