Commercial Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; George; Remote; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Remote work

Professional development

Laptop and home office setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Commercial Recruitment Consultant for a fully remote role, focused on sourcing and placing professionals in sales, marketing, and related commercial functions across the Western Cape and nationally. You will build strong client relationships from a home office, driving placements in the Garden Route and beyond.

The role emphasizes autonomy, networking, and market insight, with uncapped earning potential and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in recruitment, with a focus on commercial roles.
• Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in competitive markets.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities for remote engagements.
• Experience with ATS and recruitment tech.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for sales, marketing, and BD roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients across industries in the Western Cape and nationally.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle from client engagement to placement.
• Utilize sourcing tools, online boards, networking, and databases to identify top talent.
• Provide market insights and talent acquisition strategies to clients.
• Meet and exceed placement targets and revenue goals.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the process.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Networking

Communication

Negotiation

Remote engagement

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Commerce

Tools

ATS

Recruitment software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a talented Commercial Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding team, with the flexibility to work remotely. This role will focus on sourcing and placing professionals across various commercial functions, including sales, marketing, customer service, and business development, within the Western Cape region and nationally. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial acumen, exceptional networking skills, and a proactive approach to identifying talent. This is a remote position, offering significant autonomy and the opportunity to build lasting relationships with a diverse client base from the comfort of your home office. You will play a key role in helping businesses secure the commercial talent they need to thrive, contributing to the success of both your clients and our client's organization in the vibrant Garden Route area and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for a broad spectrum of commercial roles, including sales, marketing, business development, and operations.
• Develop and maintain strong, ongoing relationships with clients across various industries in the Western Cape and nationally.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client engagement and understanding business needs to candidate sourcing, assessment, and successful placement.
• Utilize a comprehensive range of sourcing tools and techniques, including online job boards, professional networking platforms, and database searches, to identify top commercial talent.
• Conduct thorough market research to stay abreast of commercial sector trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activities.
• Craft compelling and effective job advertisements and candidate marketing materials tailored to commercial roles.
• Provide expert advice and consultation to clients on market insights, talent acquisition strategies, and best practices for commercial hiring.
• Meet and consistently exceed placement targets and revenue goals.
• Foster a collaborative approach with colleagues, sharing market intelligence and best practices.
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, maintaining strong candidate engagement.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a strong focus on commercial roles (Sales, Marketing, Business Development).
• Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates in competitive commercial markets.
• Excellent understanding of commercial functions and the skills required for success in these roles.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote client and candidate engagement.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.
• A results-driven mindset with a demonstrated ability to achieve and exceed recruitment targets.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to excel in a remote working environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field is preferred.
• Adaptability and resilience to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving commercial landscape.
• Must be based in or willing to commute to George, Western Cape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an attractive commission structure with uncapped earning potential.
• Fully remote working arrangement offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing consultancy.
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and challenging commercial recruitment mandates.
• A supportive and high-performing remote team environment.
• Contribution to medical aid and provident fund.
• Regular virtual training sessions and access to professional development resources.
• Performance incentives and annual bonuses.
• The opportunity to build a strong recruitment career focusing on commercial talent acquisition in the Western Cape.
• Company-provided laptop and home office setup stipend.