Talent Acquisition Manager

GDS Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global B2B solution provider is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager based in Bristol. This role requires expertise in recruiting sales talent and maintaining a pipeline of executive candidates. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills, be self-motivated, and have experience in all stages of the recruiting process. The position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for global travel.

Benefits

Generous commission structure

Global opportunities for travel

Uncapped earning potential

Qualifications

• Experience in all stages of the recruiting cycle.
• Good negotiation skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop pipeline of eligible candidates.
• Conduct interviews via phone or in-person.
• Qualify or reject candidates based on feedback.
• Meet weekly quotas related to calls and emails.
• Own the candidate experience for sales roles.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding.
• Develop internal stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain accurate candidate records.

Skills

Understanding of executive search

Success in identifying sales talent

Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems

Effective communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience with Microsoft Office suite

High-energy and passion

Ability to meet quotas

Knowledge of local employment laws

Job description

Role: Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Bristol Queen Square offices

Salary: Up to 50000 (DOE) OTE 40000

Who we are:

GDS Group is a global B2B solution provider of insight content pipeline growth production studios and creative services delivered through our virtual platforms and face‑to‑face experiences.

Founded on our thirty years of expertise our mission is to be our clients pipeline partner by bringing business solutions and targeted audiences together within dynamic environments.

As a technology pioneer and marketing services provider we produce unique immersive experiences and create unparalleled access to industry thought leadership to enable transformation within their organizations.

Trusted by the world’s leading brands we connect c‑suite executives using real‑life real‑time human interactions to help solve their shared challenges and accelerate projects so together we outpace the speed of change.

Advantages:

• Generous commission structure.
• Global opportunities. We are a global company with offices in Miami, NY, Kosovo and Bristol, UK – that means great scope for our staff as well as opportunities in the future to travel.
• Uncapped earning potential. Structured commission scheme and quarterly and annual financial incentives and prizes.

As the business continues to grow we are now seeking an experienced internal recruiter with advanced knowledge of best practices in commercial B2B sales talent acquisition to help accelerate the organisation through this period of growth.

Reporting into the Head of Recruitment you will be responsible for identifying, attracting and engaging top executive talent (sales‑centric) into the business. You will be responsible for the end‑to‑end recruitment process for your roles with a focus on outreach and headhunting to attract the best talent into GDS.

The ideal candidate will have experience in all stages of the recruiting sales cycle and possess good negotiation skills. They should be confident with building new applicant relationships and maintaining existing ones. Self‑motivated, proactive, dedicated and results‑oriented professional with a strong ability to work independently in a fast‑paced work environment.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable meeting new people frequently and have an ability to determine a candidate’s potential through clever questions. They should have excellent organisational skills in order to build and maintain a pipeline of prospective candidates. Additionally they should be committed to both meeting and exceeding assigned targets.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop pipeline of eligible candidates building relationships with top executive candidates within our marketplace.
• Conduct interviews via phone or in‑person.
• Qualify or reject candidates based on interview feedback and resume reviews.
• Meet weekly quotas related to calls and emails.
• Own the candidate experience for sales‑centric roles.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate a smooth onboarding process for successful executive candidates.
• Develop and nurture key internal stakeholder relationships.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date candidate records.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of executive search with a focus on executive‑level positions.
• Demonstrate success in identifying and engaging with top sales talent.
• Proven experience working with a range of Applicant Tracking Systems (implementation experience would be advantageous).
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office suite.
• High‑energy and passion.
• Demonstrated ability to meet quotas.
• Have advanced knowledge of local employment laws.

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1