Principal Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Randfontein; Remote; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Uncapped commission

Fully remote work

Career progression

Access to advanced recruitment tools

Performance bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant for a remote-first role focused on the Rustenburg region. You will lead executive searches, manage complex mandates, and build strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders to drive growth and successful placements.

You will leverage extensive retained-search experience to exceed revenue targets while mentoring junior consultants and staying ahead of market trends in specialized industries.

Qualifikationen

• 8+ years in recruitment with strong executive search and retained assignments.
• Proven track record of placing senior-level candidates in specialized fields.
• Demonstrated success in exceeding revenue targets and managing high-value accounts.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Remote, autonomous work environment experience.
• Experience in business development and cultivating C-suite relationships.
• Bachelor's or Master''s degree preferred.
• South Africa resident able to service the Rustenburg region remotely.

Aufgaben

• Conduct high-level executive searches and manage complex recruitment mandates for senior and niche positions.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to identify and engage top-tier talent.
• Build and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with key executive stakeholders at client organizations.
• Provide expert market insights, salary benchmarking, and talent strategy advice to clients.
• Lead client negotiations and ensure successful offer closures for critical roles.
• Drive business development efforts to expand the client base and secure new mandates, with a focus on the Rustenburg, North West market, even remotely.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants on complex recruitment projects.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in executive recruitment.

Kenntnisse

Executive search

Strategic sourcing

C-suite relationships

Revenue growth

Negotiation

Remote work

Talent acquisition

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree

Tools

ATS platforms

Market intelligence tools

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected Recruitment Consultancy, is seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to join their expanding team. This pivotal role, based remotely but with a focus on the Rustenburg, North West region, requires an individual with extensive experience in executive search and a sophisticated understanding of specialized industry recruitment. The Principal Consultant will be responsible for managing complex recruitment projects, developing strategic client partnerships, and driving significant revenue growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a senior recruitment professional looking to leverage their expertise in a remote-first environment while making a substantial impact on client success. The role demands a high level of autonomy, strategic thinking, and an exceptional ability to connect with senior-level candidates and clients. You will be a key player in our client's continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct high-level executive searches and manage complex recruitment mandates for senior and niche positions.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to identify and engage top-tier talent.
• Build and maintain long-term, trusted relationships with key executive stakeholders at client organizations.
• Provide expert market insights, salary benchmarking, and talent strategy advice to clients.
• Lead client negotiations and ensure successful offer closures for critical roles.
• Drive business development efforts to expand the client base and secure new mandates, with a focus on the Rustenburg, North West market, even remotely.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants on complex recruitment projects.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in executive recruitment.

Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant portion focused on executive search and retained assignments.
• Demonstrated success in sourcing and placing senior-level candidates in specialized fields.
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and managing high-value client accounts.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition strategies and market intelligence.
• Ability to operate effectively in a remote, autonomous work environment.
• Experience in business development and cultivating C-suite relationships.
• A relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree is preferred.
• Reside within South Africa and be able to effectively service the Rustenburg, North West region remotely.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and uncapped commission structure designed for top performers.
• Full remote working arrangement with flexibility.
• Significant opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Access to advanced recruitment tools and resources.
• Work on challenging and high-impact recruitment projects.
• Performance-based bonuses and recognition programs.