Lead Recruitment Consultant - Sales & Marketing

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 750,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & commission

Lead a division

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Hybrid work

High-profile roles exposure

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a dynamic Lead Recruitment Consultant to head their Sales & Marketing division. You will identify and attract top sales and marketing professionals for diverse clients, mentor junior staff, and manage the full recruitment lifecycle in a hybrid setting.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in recruitment with a strong focus on sales and marketing, a strategic mindset, and excellent client management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years recruitment experience with a focus on sales & marketing placements.
• Proven ability to recruit for sales, digital marketing, brand management, and product marketing roles.
• Excellent understanding of sales methodologies and modern marketing practices.
• Strong leadership and mentoring experience is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in leveraging recruitment technology and social media for talent acquisition.
• Ability to manage multiple complex recruitment projects concurrently.
• Hybrid working model with office visits to Sandton as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment process for sales and marketing roles across multiple clients.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract top candidates in competitive markets.
• Conduct client consultations to understand needs, market positioning, and cultural fit.
• Perform thorough candidate assessments focusing on commercial acumen and strategic thinking.
• Mentor and guide junior recruitment consultants within the team.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients and hiring managers.
• Provide market intelligence on compensation, talent availability, and hiring best practices.
• Achieve and exceed team performance targets and revenue goals.

Skills

Sales & Marketing recruitment

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

CRM systems

Recruitment software

Tools

CRM systems

Recruitment software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy in Sandton, Gauteng , is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Recruitment Consultant to head their Sales & Marketing division. This position is instrumental in identifying and attracting top-tier sales and marketing professionals for a diverse range of clients, from startups to large corporations. The Lead Consultant will manage the entire recruitment process, mentor junior team members, and develop strategic relationships with key clients in the commercial sector. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of sales and marketing functions, a proven track record of successful placements, and strong leadership qualities. This is an exceptional opportunity to take a leadership role in a vibrant market, contributing to the success of businesses in Sandton and beyond. The role embraces a hybrid working model, offering a blend of office-based collaboration and remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment process for sales and marketing roles, including Sales Managers, Marketing Directors, Brand Managers, Digital Marketers, and Business Development Executives.
• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract high-performing candidates in competitive markets.
• Conduct thorough client consultations to understand specific needs, market positioning, and cultural fit requirements.
• Perform comprehensive candidate assessments, focusing on commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and relevant skill sets.
• Mentor and guide junior recruitment consultants within the Sales & Marketing team, fostering their development.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients and key hiring managers.
• Provide market intelligence and consultative advice on compensation, talent availability, and hiring best practices.
• Achieve and exceed team performance targets and revenue goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of recruitment experience, with a strong focus and proven success in placing sales and marketing professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit for various roles within sales, digital marketing, brand management, and product marketing.
• Excellent understanding of sales methodologies and modern marketing practices.
• Strong leadership potential and experience in mentoring junior staff is highly desirable.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing recruitment technology, CRM systems, and social media for talent acquisition.
• Ability to manage multiple complex recruitment projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work a hybrid schedule, commuting to our Sandton, Gauteng office as needed.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with an attractive, performance-driven commission structure.
• Opportunity to lead a specialized division and mentor a growing team.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Exposure to a broad spectrum of clients and high-profile sales and marketing roles.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning support.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with hybrid flexibility.