Principal Recruitment Consultant (Remote)

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 89,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Fully remote

High earning potential

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead senior executive searches remotely, focusing on the South Africa market and global opportunities. You will manage complex assignments, develop client partnerships, and mentor junior consultants from your preferred remote location.

The role offers strong autonomy, a high earning potential with uncapped commissions, and access to top-tier clients and advanced tools to support strategic advisory.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in recruitment consultancy with a proven specialization in executive search.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and revenue generation within a remote context.
• Exceptional understanding of the South African job market and key industry sectors.
• Superior negotiation, influencing, and communication skills, adapted for remote interaction.
• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision in a remote work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute executive search mandates for senior leadership and C-suite positions.
• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to secure new high-value client engagements remotely.
• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.
• Provide expert market insights and strategic advisory services to clients on talent acquisition matters.
• Mentor and guide a team of recruitment professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in a virtual setting.

Skills

Executive search

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Recruitment Consultant to join their fully remote team. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to leverage their extensive network and recruitment expertise to drive significant business growth across South Africa. You will be responsible for managing complex executive search assignments, developing key client partnerships, and mentoring junior consultants, all while working from your preferred remote location. This role demands a high degree of autonomy and a proactive approach to market engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute executive search mandates for senior leadership and C-suite positions.


• Develop and implement strategic business development plans to secure new high-value client engagements remotely.


• Cultivate and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers at client organizations.


• Provide expert market insights and strategic advisory services to clients on talent acquisition matters.


• Mentor and guide a team of recruitment professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in a virtual setting.

Requirements

• Extensive experience (8+ years) in recruitment consultancy, with a proven specialization in executive search.


• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management, and revenue generation within a remote context.


• Exceptional understanding of the South African job market and key industry sectors.


• Superior negotiation, influencing, and communication skills, adapted for remote interaction.


• Strong leadership capabilities and the ability to operate effectively with minimal supervision in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Exceptional earning potential with a high base salary and an uncapped, rewarding commission structure, fully remote.


• Significant autonomy and flexibility in managing your workload and work environment.


• Opportunities to engage with top-tier clients and work on high-impact executive searches.


• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources to support your success.


• Be a key player in a progressive recruitment firm that champions remote work excellence and professional development.