Sales Director

talisman; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading commission structure

Unlimited PTO

Bespoke management training

Hybrid working model

Dynamic company culture

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Director to lead the EPC & Construction practice. This senior role focuses on building client relationships, managing a high-performance team, and growing the business unit. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in recruitment, particularly in construction and related sectors. The position offers a competitive salary, market-leading commission, and an innovative work environment with a hybrid working model and unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• Proven success in agency recruitment or sales leadership, ideally in construction or industrial sectors.
• Experience managing and coaching high-performance teams is essential.
• Ability to develop client relationships across various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Grow and own the EPC/Construction business unit.
• Build and manage client relationships across various sectors.
• Head-hunt senior talent across construction and operations.

Skills

Agency recruitment or sales leadership

Client development skills

Team management and coaching

Commercial awareness

Ability to scale a business unit

Resilience in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Sales Director – EPC / Construction Recruitment

Talisman Advisory Partners is expanding, and we’re looking for a Sales Director to lead and scale our EPC & Construction search practice.

This is a senior, high‑impact role for someone who knows the construction ecosystem, understands how top‑tier talent drives project delivery, and thrives in a fast‑growing, performance‑driven recruitment environment.

What You’ll Do

• Grow and own the EPC/Construction business unit
• Build and manage client relationships across developers, EPCs, contractors, and project sponsors
• Head‑hunt senior talent across construction, field leadership, project management, estimating, engineering, and operations
• Hire, train, and develop a team of recruiters as the practice scales
• Drive performance, implement processes, and build a best‑in‑class delivery function
• Shape the long‑term strategy of one of Talisman’s fastest‑growing verticals

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in agency recruitment or sales leadership, ideally within construction, infrastructure, energy, or industrial talent markets
• A builder’s mindset – someone who can scale a business unit from the ground up
• Strong client development skills and the ability to open new accounts
• Experience managing and coaching high‑performance teams
• Commercially driven, resilient, and comfortable in a fast‑paced growth environment

What We Offer

• Highly competitive base salary, market‑leading commission structure, + annual bonus, + team leader override
• Market‑leading recruitment platform to set you up for success
• Bespoke and consistent management/leadership training
• An entrepreneurial, innovative, and competitive work environment
• Work closely with founders who have expertise and connections across industries
• Clear roadmap to your progression internally – no empty promises or delayed milestones
• Our inclusive, dynamic company culture maximized in our beautiful offices
• Hybrid working model Mon‑Weds in office, Thurs/Fri WFH
• Unlimited PTO

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Seniority Level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Management, and Business Development

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Construction, and Business Consulting and Services