Shannon McBride
Sr. Manager, Global GTM and G&A Recruiting (Sales, PreSales, Customer Success, Marketing and Legal)
Professional Overview
Shannon McBride is a seasoned talent acquisition professional with over 25 years of experience driving global recruiting strategies for high-growth technology companies. As the Sr. Manager of Global GTM and G&A Recruiting at Narvar, she oversees the recruitment of top talent across key revenue-generating and operational functions, including sales, pre-sales, customer success, marketing, and legal. Shannon's deep expertise in identifying and attracting exceptional candidates has made her a valued partner to leadership teams in scaling their organizations.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In her current role at Narvar, Shannon is responsible for building and leading a high-performing recruiting team to support the company's ambitious growth objectives. She works closely with business leaders to understand their strategic hiring needs, then develops and executes tailored sourcing and engagement strategies to attract top talent. Shannon's keen eye for identifying and evaluating top-tier candidates has enabled Narvar to build exceptional sales, customer success, and marketing teams that have been instrumental in driving the company's rapid expansion.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Narvar, Shannon held senior talent acquisition roles at leading technology firms, including Nutanix, Sprinklr, and Dell EMC. As a Sr. Sales Lead Recruiter at Nutanix, she played a pivotal role in scaling the company's high-performing sales and pre-sales organizations, contributing to its successful IPO. Earlier in her career, Shannon gained valuable experience as an independent executive recruiter, working with clients to fill critical leadership positions across various industries.
Academic Background
Shannon holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas at Dallas, where she majored in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources Management.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition strategy and execution
- Global recruiting for high-growth technology companies
- Sourcing and evaluating top sales, pre-sales, and customer success talent
- Developing and leading high-performing recruiting teams
- Partnering with business leaders to align hiring with strategic objectives
- Leveraging data-driven insights to drive continuous recruiting optimization
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Shannon has consistently demonstrated her ability to build and retain exceptional teams that have driven significant business impact. At Narvar, she has spearheaded the development of a comprehensive global recruiting program that has enabled the company to attract and onboard top talent, contributing to its rapid growth and market leadership. Shannon's industry expertise, collaborative approach, and commitment to excellence have made her a trusted advisor to the leadership teams she supports.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and proven track record of success, Shannon McBride is a distinguished talent acquisition leader who continues to make a significant impact in the technology industry. As Narvar's Sr. Manager of Global GTM and G&A Recruiting, she is well-positioned to guide the company's talent initiatives and support its ambitious growth objectives.
