Sales Development Representative

Blacklock Group; Tampa (FL); Remote; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & mentoring

Commission structure

Career growth

Remote-friendly team

Job summary

Blacklock Group is seeking a Sales Development Representative to build relationships with candidates across the US market. This role focuses on sourcing, engaging and developing a network within the investment banking and private equity recruitment niche.

You will gain exposure to the full candidate lifecycle and can progress to a 360 recruitment consultant role in the future. The position supports remote work with US hours and offers industry-leading training, mentoring, and a transparent

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence speaking with professionals at all levels.
• Naturally curious and enjoys getting to know people.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely.
• Willingness to work US hours.
• Genuine interest in recruitment and helping people develop their careers.
• Previous experience in recruitment, customer service, sales or talent acquisition.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or job boards.
• Strong interviewing or relationship management skills.
• Experience working towards performance targets.

Responsibilities

• Candidate Sourcing & Networking: Proactively identify and approach high-quality candidates across the US market.
• Use LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and networking to build talent pipelines.
• Develop relationships with passive as well as active candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong network within your specialist market.
• Create talent maps for key clients and industries.
• Candidate Engagement: Conduct introductory calls and in-depth interviews.
• Understand candidates' career aspirations, motivations and long-term goals.
• Provide guidance on market trends, opportunities and career progression.
• Keep candidates engaged through regular communication and relationship building.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact onwards.
• Develop a deep understanding of your specialist industry.
• Stay informed on hiring trends, salary expectations and competitor activity.
• Share market insight with the wider recruitment team.
• Become a trusted advisor within your talent network.
• Recruitment Development: Learn best practice interviewing and candidate assessment techniques.
• Support consultants throughout the recruitment process.
• Gain experience in matching candidates to suitable opportunities.
• Develop the commercial skills required to progress into a 360 recruitment role.

Job description

We are a niche recruitment business specialising in placing top talent into Investment Banking and Private Equity firms. We partner with some of the most exciting businesses across the US, helping them attract exceptional talent through a consultative, relationship-led approach.

As we continue to grow, we're looking for an ambitious Sales Development Representative to focus on building relationships with candidates across our specialist market. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building professional networks and developing a career in recruitment.

The Opportunity

This role is the perfect first step into recruitment for someone who is ambitious, curious and enjoys building lasting relationships.

Initially, your focus will be on identifying, engaging and developing relationships with talented professionals within our specialist market. You'll become an expert in your sector, building a network of candidates and supporting them throughout their career journey.

As you develop, you'll gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle, with the potential to progress into a 360 Recruitment Consultant role in the future, where you'll manage both clients and candidates while taking ownership of your own revenue.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Sourcing & Networking

• Proactively identify and approach high-quality candidates across the US market
• Use LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and networking to build talent pipelines
• Develop relationships with passive as well as active candidates
• Build and maintain a strong network within your specialist market
• Create talent maps for key clients and industries

Candidate Engagement

• Conduct introductory calls and in-depth interviews
• Understand candidates' career aspirations, motivations and long-term goals
• Provide guidance on market trends, opportunities and career progression
• Keep candidates engaged through regular communication and relationship building
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact onwards
• Develop a deep understanding of your specialist industry
• Stay informed on hiring trends, salary expectations and competitor activity
• Share market insight with the wider recruitment team
• Become a trusted advisor within your talent network

Recruitment Development

• Learn best practice interviewing and candidate assessment techniques
• Support consultants throughout the recruitment process
• Gain experience in matching candidates to suitable opportunities
• Develop the commercial skills required to progress into a 360 recruitment role

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence speaking with professionals at all levels
• Naturally curious and enjoys getting to know people
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely
• Willingness to work US hours
• Genuine interest in recruitment and helping people develop their careers
• Previous experience in recruitment, customer service, sales or talent acquisition
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or job boards
• Strong interviewing or relationship management skills
• Experience working towards performance targets

What We Offer

• Industry-leading recruitment training and mentoring
• Transparent commission structure
• A collaborative, supportive and high-performing team
• The opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing business