Team Lead - Technical Sales Recruitment

Higher Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in AI recruitment is seeking a Team Lead for GTM/Technical Sales to launch a new desk. This role involves managing recruitment for AI roles, collaborating with teams, and developing a strong network in the tech sales market. The position offers a competitive salary, commission, and flexible working options, making it ideal for experienced recruiters looking to transition into the AI space.

Benefits

Commission structure up to 30%

Clear pathway to Directorship

Hybrid/remote working options

Incentives and lunch clubs

Qualifications

• Proven 360 recruiter in GTM or tech sales markets.
• Proven leadership/management experience.
• Interest in AI and willingness to learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• Own and grow the GTM vertical within AI.
• Build a top-tier network and place roles like Enterprise AE.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: BD, sourcing, negotiation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Full Job Description

Team Leader - GTM / Technical Sales Recruitment – AI North America Market

Location: Manchester (Hybrid or Remote)

Salary: Up to £65k + Tiered Commission (up to 30%) + Benefits

We are hiring a Team Lead GTM / Technical Sales Recruiter to launch a tech sales function within an AI team.

You will help clients hire revenue-driving professionals such as Sales, Marketing, Partnerships, Pre-Sales, Customer Success.

Due to the AI team’s success, demand is rapidly growing. These roles are critical for delivering AI products to customers, and many clients struggle to find talent fluent in both tech and commercial aspects.

If you are already recruiting in GTM or tech sales (SaaS, cyber, dev tools, etc.) and want to transition into AI, this is your opportunity. You don’t need to be an expert on day one; the established ML, data, software, and infra teams will support your ramp-up.

Why AI?

AI has been part of this business for 7 years, well before ChatGPT brought AI into the spotlight. The company has supported leading start-ups and enterprise clients across the AI ecosystem.

• Outputs > inputs. Be part of a business that trusts your ability to grow your desk independently, without micromanagement or pointless KPIs.
• High-conversion BD. Clients value expertise and seek your advice, leading to fewer cold calls and higher close rates.
• Leverage real expertise. The AI consultants have an average of 7 years of experience, providing an excellent learning environment.
• True collaboration. Regular cross-team knowledge sharing to dissect wins, share insights, and enhance skills.
• End-to-end AI coverage. From research & ML to infra, robotics, and GTM, building the most comprehensive AI recruitment offering in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Own and grow the GTM vertical within AI.
• Collaborate with other AI Team Leaders to expand our presence in AI.
• Build a top-tier network and place roles like Enterprise AE, Customer Success, Product Marketing, Partner Leads through to Executive/VP levels.
• Offer a comprehensive end-to-end recruitment solution to AI clients.
• Develop relationships with early-stage start-ups & Series A-C AI companies.
• Map talent across Gen AI, Defence AI, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, Bio AI, and more.
• Lead and develop your own team of specialists, hiring experienced consultants with relevant backgrounds.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: BD, sourcing, negotiation, post-placement.

Experience required:

• Proven 360 recruiter in GTM or tech sales markets.
• Proven leadership/management experience.
• Interest in AI and willingness to learn quickly.
• Ability to communicate with founders and hiring managers in start-ups.
• Confidence to build a niche desk in a rapidly growing space.
• Openness to collaborate and stay updated on recruitment techniques.
• Long-term ambition to build and be a key part of something special.

What We Offer:

• Recognized AI brand with strong market presence.
• Experienced & driven team to learn from.
• Innovative and ambitious culture.
• Warm clients in AI and related markets.
• Commission structure up to 30%.
• Clear pathway to Directorship.
• Hybrid/remote working options.
• Team-first environment with incentives, lunch clubs, and training.

This isn’t a backfill role. You will be launching a new commercial desk in one of the most active areas of tech hiring. If you know GTM recruitment and want to break into AI, this is your opportunity.