Michelle Sarhis

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Director of Talent Acquisition at Artsy

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Overview

Michelle Sarhis is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Artsy, specializing in building and scaling teams within high-growth companies. Described by peers as dedicated and focused, she has a history of establishing recruitment functions from scratch. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Binghamton University.

While her specific hobbies are private, her long tenure at Artsy indicates a professional passion for the intersection of art and technology. Her interests also include staying connected with her alma mater, Binghamton University.

Unique Fact: Michelle was the very first talent acquisition hire at Artsy, where she single-handedly built the companys entire recruitment operations and best practices.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Example Driven

Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Topics They Care About

Scaling Growth Companies
She has a proven track record of leading talent functions during periods of rapid growth, such as helping scale CommonBond. co from 14 to 96 employees.
Recruitment Strategy
As the first talent hire at Artsy, she developed the company's hiring best practices and built its recruitment operations from the ground up.
Art & Technology
She is building the team at Artsy, a marketplace with a mission to use technology to expand the art market and make art more accessible globally.

Media Appearances

Michelle has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Director of Talent Acquisition at Artsy
12-2019
Associate Director, Recruitment at Artsy
11-2016 - 12-2019
Recruitment Lead at Artsy
2-2015 - 7-2016
Director Talent Acquisition at CommonBond.co
6-2011 - 1-2015
Executive Recruiter at Robert Walters

Education

2007 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Binghamton University

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Exp : 14 Location : Brooklyn, New York, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Talent Acquisition at Artsy
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Insights For Selling To Michelle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Show them how they look good by making this decision

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michelle is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michelle

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michelle move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Michelle take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Michelle

Personality Compatibility


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