Lead Recruitment Consultant - Industrial Sector

Placements24; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus and comm

Medical aid and retirement fund

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to head an industrial sector team in Randburg. You will build key client relationships, drive growth, and oversee placements for manufacturing, engineering, and logistics roles.

The ideal candidate has deep industry knowledge, proven leadership, and a passion for building high-performing teams in a demanding market. This senior role offers a chance to shape strategy and talent acquisition in Randburg.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years recruitment experience with at least 2 years in the industrial sector.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing, engineering and logistics recruitment challenges.
• Knowledge of Gauteng industrial landscape is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants focused on the industrial sector.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new clients and expand existing relationships within the industrial market.
• Manage complex recruitment assignments for technical, operational, and managerial roles.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies tailored to the industrial sector's talent needs.
• Ensure the team consistently meets and exceeds performance targets and client satisfaction metrics.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic advice on talent acquisition within the industrial domain in Randburg.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Negotiation

Communication

Team Leadership

Business Development

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking an experienced and ambitious Lead Recruitment Consultant to focus on the industrial sector in Randburg. This role offers the opportunity to lead a specialized team, develop key client relationships within the industrial space, and drive significant business growth. You will be instrumental in placing skilled professionals and management for manufacturing, engineering, and logistics companies. The ideal candidate will possess deep industry knowledge and a passion for building high-performing teams and ensuring top-quality placements in a demanding market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of recruitment consultants focused on the industrial sector.
• Drive business development efforts to secure new clients and expand existing relationships within the industrial market.
• Manage complex recruitment assignments for technical, operational, and managerial roles.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies tailored to the industrial sector's talent needs.
• Ensure the team consistently meets and exceeds performance targets and client satisfaction metrics.
• Provide market intelligence and strategic advice on talent acquisition within the industrial domain in Randburg.

Requirements

• A minimum of 6 years of recruitment experience, with at least 2 years specifically within the industrial sector.
• Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, engineering, and logistics recruitment challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of the Gauteng industrial landscape is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with a rewarding bonus and commission structure.
• Opportunity to lead a specialized team and drive strategy in a key sector.
• Comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund, and other benefits.
• Professional development opportunities and career advancement within the consultancy.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Randburg .