Remote Recruitment Specialist - IT Sales

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission structure

Fully remote

Professional development

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Remote Recruitment Specialist focused on IT Sales roles. This fully remote position in South Africa involves identifying, engaging, and placing top IT sales talent for tech companies, across roles from Account Executives to Sales Managers.

You will source candidates via LinkedIn, job boards, and networks, screen and interview for fit, negotiate offers, and guide onboarding. A strong IT sales background and remote work experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years recruitment experience in IT sales.
• Experience placing roles: Account Executive, SDR, Sales Manager, and Business Development Manager.
• Proficient with recruitment software, ATS, and social media for sourcing.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related field is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified candidates for IT sales positions at all levels, from entry-level to senior management.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies using channels including LinkedIn, job boards, and professional networks.
• Screen candidate applications and conduct thorough interviews to assess sales acumen, experience, and fit for client organizations.
• Partner with hiring managers in IT sector to understand needs and recruitment challenges.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all candidates.
• Provide market insights on IT sales compensation, talent availability, and industry trends.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding of successful candidates.
• Maintain candidate database and ensure accurate records within the ATS.

Skills

IT recruitment

Sales recruitment

Remote work

Candidate sourcing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related

Tools

ATS

LinkedIn Recruiter

CRM

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy, is seeking a highly motivated and results-oriented Remote Recruitment Specialist to focus on IT Sales roles. This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in South Africa . You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and placing top sales talent for technology companies, including roles such as Account Executives, Sales Development Representatives (SDRs), Sales Managers, and Business Development Managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the IT sales landscape, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a proven ability to build relationships with both candidates and clients in this competitive market. This role offers the chance to significantly impact client growth by securing crucial sales talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and recruit qualified candidates for IT sales positions at all levels, from entry-level to senior management.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies using various channels including LinkedIn, job boards, and professional networks.
• Screen candidate applications and conduct thorough interviews to assess sales acumen, experience, and fit for client organizations.
• Partner with hiring managers in the IT sector to understand their specific sales team needs and recruitment challenges.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle , ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all candidates.
• Provide market insights on IT sales compensation, talent availability, and industry trends.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate the smooth onboarding of successful candidates.
• Maintain candidate database and ensure accurate record-keeping within the ATS.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a specific focus on IT sales roles.
• Proven track record of successfully placing candidates in positions like Account Executive, Sales Development Representative (SDR), Sales Manager, and Business Development Manager.
• Solid understanding of the IT industry and its sales cycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working effectively in a remote, autonomous environment.
• Proficiency in using recruitment software, ATS, and social media for sourcing.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to candidate engagement.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and an attractive commission structure.
• Fully remote working environment offering excellent flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to specialize in the high-demand IT sales recruitment niche.
• Access to a wide network of IT companies and sales professionals.
• Professional development and training opportunities tailored to sales recruitment.
• A supportive and collaborative virtual team atmosphere.
• Be part of a growing consultancy focused on technology talent.