Signal key
first_role_hireCategory
People
Source
Person Professional Network profile (title), cross-referenced against current employees.
When it fires
Trigger condition
employee_joined AND no other currently-employed person holds that role function (for example, first-ever CISO or first Head of AI).Stored fields
This signal persists the following metadata you can read downstream:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
meta.function | The role function being filled for the first time. |
Magnitude
High, a first-of-its-kind hire creates a new buying center.For the full bucket definitions used across percentage-based signals, see Magnitude buckets.
Why it matters
A first-of-its-kind hire means a brand-new buying center is forming. The first CISO will build a security program from scratch; the first Head of AI will stand up new infrastructure, no incumbent vendors, greenfield budget, and a leader hungry to establish their function.How to read it
New buying center
A first-ever role creates a brand-new budget owner.
Greenfield
No incumbent vendor means an open competition.
Eager buyer
First-in-role leaders move fast to build their function.
Outreach playbook
Related signals
First Job in Function
A company posted a role in a function it hadn’t hired for in 12 months.
C-Suite Hire
A new C-level executive joined the company.
VP Hire
A new VP-level leader joined the company.
Notable Hire
A high-profile or highly experienced person joined.
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