Sara Gehrdes

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Senior Corporate Recruiter at BrightEdge

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Sara Gehrdes is a Senior Corporate Recruiter at BrightEdge with over a decade of experience in talent acquisition for tech companies and start-ups. An Amherst College graduate, she specializes in building teams from the ground up, having been the first talent acquisition hire at two previous companies. Colleagues describe her as outgoing, thoughtful, and a leader.

Originally from Maryland, Sara is a passionate Chicagoan who enjoys working out at Orangetheory, going to the movies, and eating candy. She is actively involved with her alma mater, serving on the Alumni Executive Committee and as Class President, and enjoys the annual Amherst vs. Williams rivalry.

While at Amherst College, she pitched an idea for a washable, re-sealable, and fashionable popcorn bag called the “Shake it Up. ”

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Fast Adopter

Confident & Optimistic

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Tech Recruiting
Has over a decade of experience as a recruiter for top Chicago tech companies and start-ups, including her current role at BrightEdge.
Diversity and Inclusion
Holds a certification as a Certified Diversity and Inclusion Recruiter, indicating a professional focus on creating diverse workplaces.
Building Teams
Was the first talent acquisition hire at two separate companies, tasked with building out the recruiting process and growing the companies from early stages.

Media Appearances

Sara has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Senior Corporate Recruiter at BrightEdge
11-2022 - 8-2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at TravelPerk
2-2023 - 8-2024
Interim People Partner at TravelPerk
8-2021 - 10-2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at LogicGate
2-2021 - 8-2021
Head of Talent Acquisition at Hip eCommerce

Education

2007 - 2011
BA from Amherst College
2003 - 2007
Education details unavailable from Easton High School

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Exp : 6 Location : Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Senior Corporate Recruiter at BrightEdge
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Insights For Selling To Sara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sara is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sara

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sara move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Sara take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Sara

Personality Compatibility


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