Headhunter Cybersecurity Sales Recruitment

Assist World; Remote; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Headhunter/Talent Acquisition Specialist to recruit top sales talent for a fast-growing cybersecurity company in the U.S. This remote position is ideal for professionals with proven headhunting experience, particularly in the cybersecurity or enterprise technology sectors. Key responsibilities include identifying, approaching, and managing communication with candidates. The role comes with a competitive monthly salary of $500-$700 and various bonuses including a birthday bonus and tenure rewards.

Benefits

$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$300 tenure bonus every 6 months

$500 entry monthly raffle

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a headhunter or senior talent acquisition consultant.
• Strong familiarity with U.S. cybersecurity sales landscape.
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely across time zones.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit cybersecurity sales professionals in the U.S.
• Manage communication between candidates and the hiring team.
• Conduct outreach and screening to assess candidates.

Skills

Direct headhunting

Sourcing skills using LinkedIn

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to engage senior professionals

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Headhunter / Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us recruit top performing Enterprise Sales Executives and Regional Sales Directors across the United States for a fast-growing cybersecurity company.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in direct headhunting, particularly in the cybersecurity or enterprise technology sectors, and strong experience identifying, approaching, and engaging high-level sales talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, approach, and recruit top cybersecurity sales professionals in the U.S. market.
• Utilize a target list of companies (provided by us) to locate and directly poach qualified candidates.
• Conduct initial outreach and screening to assess candidates’ experience, motivation, and cultural fit.
• Present qualified candidates and manage communication between candidates and the hiring team.
• Coordinate interview scheduling, gather feedback, and ensure smooth communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Maintain detailed candidate tracking and provide regular updates on search progress.
• Represent our company professionally and confidentially in all interactions.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a headhunter, executive recruiter, or senior talent acquisition consultant.
• Strong familiarity with the U.S. enterprise technology or cybersecurity sales landscape.
• Excellent sourcing and direct-approach skills using LinkedIn, networking, and market mapping.
• Ability to engage and persuade senior sales professionals.
• Strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, and able to work remotely across time zones.

Ideal Candidate

• You are a driven and resourceful headhunter who thrives on finding exceptional sales talent.
• You know how to approach and excite top performers, even those not actively looking and you understand how to represent a cybersecurity company’s unique value proposition to attract the best.

$500 - $700 a month

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$50 birthday bonus

$200 testimonial bonus

$300 tenure bonus every 6 months

$500 entry monthly raffle

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