Hi there,

I’m Mihai Arsene, Talent Partner and Founder at Valuable Recruitment.

I help ambitious and growing companies hire top talent across Digital Marketing, Software Development, Engineering, and more recently AI Automation and AI Agents.

I specialize in C-level and middle management recruitment for startups and scaling companies, especially those building the future with AI, automation, and digital innovation.

Whether you’re building an AI agent development team or scaling your commercial operations, I help you land the right talent faster and with better decision quality.

Over the years, I kept seeing the same hiring problem repeat itself
Great people making decisions with poor structure.

That’s why I also built Hire Like a Pro, a lightweight hiring platform designed to bring structure into the hiring process.
It helps founders and hiring managers:
Define roles clearly
Create objective scorecards
Assess candidates based on evidence, not gut feel
It’s the same methodology I’ve used for years, now available as a product.

What makes working with me different

Topgrading methodology
I streamline hiring decisions by up to 70% using Topgrading principles. Experience, competency, potential, and culture fit are assessed in a structured way. My shortlists perform.

Global reach, boutique care
Over 70 countries. Built almost entirely on referrals. Valuable Recruitment runs on long-term relationships, not volume or cold outreach.

Deep understanding of AI and tech talent needs
I spend real time understanding AI automation, LLMs, and agent development so conversations go beyond CVs and buzzwords. I stay close to the tools, roles, and trends shaping the next wave of tech.

Diverse industry roots
From pharma to BPOs to eCommerce, I’ve worked across industries and functions. That background helps me match people based on mindset, values, vision, and mission, not just experience.

Diversity and inclusion is a must-have
Great teams are built intentionally. I help companies design inclusive hiring approaches that attract strong talent across backgrounds.

If you want to recruit with more clarity, less bias, and better outcomes, we should talk.

DM me if you want to hire smarter in the AI era and beyond.

Mihai Arsene

Short rant incoming

I’ll never understand this one

A job post is written in English
The company is remote
The working language is clearly English

Yet some candidates still send CVs in their native language…
while listing “English: fluent” in a language I can’t even read.

I’m not questioning skills or experience
I’m questioning judgment!

If communication is core to the role, the application is the first signal!

Am I missing something here, or is this just poor attention to detail?

Executive Recruiter for SaaS, AI, Digital Marketing, & eComm | C-Level & Tech Talent | Topgrading Specialist | Global Reach, Boutique Service

Hiring on gut feel is expensive

I’ve seen too many founders say:
 “Something felt off… but we hired anyway”

So I built a small tool that brings structure into hiring:
- Clear role definition
- Objective scorecards
- Evidence-based interviews

The job description generator is free

 I’m opening it up to founders who are hiring and willing to give feedback.
If that’s you, drop a comment or DM me.

Before you interview anyone, you should be able to answer one thing clearly:

What does success in this role look like in 3 - 6 -  12 months from now?

Not only responsibilities

Not only traits

Actual outcomes that you can track, measure and evaluate against.

If you can’t answer that, great interviews won’t save you.

Bolt

New ride, new challenges, same drive to win! 🌿

Thrilled to join Bolt Business as a BDM, where we’re reshaping business mobility—faster, smarter, greener. Ready to build, grow, and make things happen!

If your company is looking for a seamless way to move teams and clients, let’s talk!

Business Development Manager

Morpheus Recruitment Agency

Recruitment & Candidate Management:

Led recruitment efforts across a broad spectrum of roles, from entry-level to executive positions. Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle, including candidate sourcing, screening, and placement.

- Developed and implemented customized recruitment strategies to meet client needs and ensure optimal c andidate-job fit.


Strategic Development & Planning:

- Played a key role in the creation and execution of strategic growth plans for the agency.
- Identified and assessed new market opportunities to expand the client base and drive business growth.

- Contributed to business development efforts and strategic planning, including identifying growth opportunities and analyzing competitive landscapes.

Client Relationship Management:

- Established and maintained strong relationships with clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and addressing evolving needs. Provided strategic advice and solutions to enhance client success and achieve business objectives.

Operational Oversight:

- Managed administrative, operational, and legal functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and optimizing internal processes to support strategic goals.

Business Development Specialist

Skillbridge

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management:

- Spearheaded the client acquisition process through targeted outreach and lead qualification.

- Engaged in persuasive negotiations to secure new business, while nurturing robust client relationships to ensure high levels of satisfaction and identify evolving needs.

- Drove revenue growth through effective client engagement and tailored solutions.

Candidate Support & HR Oversight:

- Recruited candidates for a diverse range of positions across various industries.

- Managed the entire recruitment process, from sourcing and screening to placement, ensuring alignment with client needs.

- Acted as Chief People Officer, focusing on the support and development of candidates for client organizations.

- Managed all aspects of candidate engagement, including recruitment, onboarding, and career development.

- Implemented best practices in candidate experience to enhance satisfaction and optimize placement outcomes.

Strategic Development & Market Expansion:

- Played a key role in shaping and executing Skillbridge’s strategic growth plan.

- Conducted in-depth research and analysis of industry trends to refine service offerings and develop targeted marketing strategies, contributing to the company’s competitive edge.

Legal & Administrative Management:

- Oversaw legal compliance and administrative functions, ensuring that all operational processes adhered to regulatory standards. Redacting all the legal documents and analyzing all the issues solve them with the clients and candidates.

- Streamlined administrative procedures to enhance operational efficiency and support the seamless execution of business strategies.

Co-Founder & Business Developer

SmartChoice International Limited

Business Development:

- Sourced new business opportunities through LinkedIn and other databases, effectively expanding the company’s client base.

- Conducted lead generation, prospecting, and client qualification to identify and pu rsue potential clients.

Client Relationship Management:

- Built and maintained strong relationsh ips with current and potential customers.

- Prepared commercial offers, negotiated cooperation terms, and developed customized sales proposals to meet client needs.

Recruitment:

- Managed recruitment efforts for client organizations, overseeing the sourcing, screening, and placement of candidates.

- Ensured alignment between candidate profiles and client requirements to facilitate successful hires.

Legal & Compliance:

- Handled legal aspects related to client contracts and agreements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

- Drafted and reviewed sales con tracts, negotiated terms, and resolved any legal issues that arose during the sales process.

Sales & Strategy:

- Collaborated with the Sales team to develop and grow the sales pipeline, aligning efforts with revenue goals.

- Tracked sales acti vities, updated account information, and provided insights to inform strategic decision-making.

Communication & Negotiation:

- Cultivated prospect relationships through ongoing communications.
- Negotiated with clients, presented sales contracts, and managed all aspects of the sales process to ensure client satisfaction and successful outcomes.

Business Development & Account Manager

Hays

Prepare and guarantee monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts.
Systematic search and invitation of potential clients
Increasing loyalty to the existing partner base.
Holding meetings and presentations for potential clients.
Involvement of new partners in joint work in projects, increase of active partner base.
Development of sales strategy.
Execution of plans.
Concluding contracts and tracking the conditions of their implementation.
Building long-term relationships with customers.

Key Account Manager IT Contracting

-End-to-end recruitment process;
-Contacting candidates/possible candidates via LinkedIn, phone or e-mail;
-Scheduling internal interviews
-Sending feedback to candidates;
-Keeping candidates updated;
-Registering candidates in the intern database;
-Solving candidates issues;
-Interviewing candidates;
-Assisting meetings with clients;
-Writing and sending offers;
-Editing CV`s in Hays format;
-IT terminology;
-Filling KPI`s;
-Coming up with strategies for sourcing;
-Sourcing.


Some B2B roles I sourced for:
.Net Developer / DevOps / Java Developer / JavaScript Developer / Linux Software
Developer / Cloud SRE Expert / Release Engineer / FrontEnd Developer / BackEnd
Developer / Go Developer / FullStack Developer / Senior DC Network Engineer / System Engineer
Lv.2/3 / AudioCodes Engineer / QA Engineer / DBA / Database Integration Expert /
Data Quality Engineer / Data Developer MS SQL / SAP MDG Consultant / SAP BW
Consultant / Backend Manager / Project Manager.

Recruitment Consultant IT Contracting

Recruitment Associate IT Contracting

Societe Generale European Business Services

Societe Generale is one of the largest European financial banking
groups. Based on a diversified universal banking model, the group
combines financial soundness with a sustainable growth strategy.
My job as a data analyst is to do a process of inspection, cleaning,
transformation, and modeling of data in order to discover useful
information, to give informative conclusions, and to support decision
making.
I play a role in making more scientific decisions and helping businesses
operate more efficiently with customers of banks in France.

Data Analyst

Competence Call Center

Analytical Thinking Problem-Solving decision-making; 
Managed inbound and outbound sales calls to prospective and existing customers;
Identified customer needs and provided tailored solutions to enhance satisfaction and sales; 
Achieved and exceeded monthly sales targets through effective communication and negotiation skills.

Sales Development Representative

I’m just a results-driven professional human being with extensive experience in Business Development, Key Account Management, and Recruitment, co-founder of two recruitment agencies. 

- With a passion for growth and innovation, I help companies expand, achieve their goals, and build strong teams.
- With expertise in strategic planning, negotiation, and client relationship management, I deliver tailored solutions that drive long-term success. 
- With a degree in Psychology and a master’s in Behavioral Economics, I bring together growth strategies and organizational well-being.
- Dog person and coffee lover.


Let’s turn your business goals into reality and make success as inevitable as Monday morning emails. 
Ready to jump in?

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