Remote Senior Sales Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 860,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Uncapped commission

Career development

Advanced tools

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior Sales Recruitment Consultant for a fully remote role. You will identify and place top sales talent for diverse sectors, managing senior-level searches from Account Managers to Sales Directors.

You will build client relationships, provide market intelligence on compensation trends, and mentor junior recruiters while driving new business opportunities with national scope.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of sales recruitment experience.
• Proven track record placing mid-to-senior sales professionals.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies and performance drivers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for senior sales roles.
• Build and maintain client relationships to understand sales needs.
• Conduct competency-based interviews to assess candidates' fit.
• Utilize direct sourcing and networking to attract talent.
• Provide market intelligence on compensation trends and competition.
• Lead and mentor junior recruiters.
• Drive new business and recruitment mandates.
• Ensure high satisfaction of clients and candidates.

Skills

Sales recruitment

Remote work

Networking

Interviewing

ATS proficiency

Business development

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished recruitment consultancy, is actively seeking a highly accomplished Senior Sales Recruitment Consultant for a fully remote position. This role is designed for an expert in sales recruitment who can leverage their skills to identify and secure top sales talent for businesses across various sectors. You will manage sophisticated recruitment projects, build strong relationships with clients, and lead the search for high-performing sales professionals, from Account Managers to Sales Directors. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of sales methodologies, excellent networking capabilities, and a proven track record of success in a remote work environment. This is an exceptional opportunity to excel in your career with a leading consultancy, enjoying the autonomy and flexibility of remote work while making a significant impact on sales teams nationally, serving businesses that operate within or value connections to regions like Upington, Northern Cape . Join a firm that empowers its consultants to thrive in a dynamic, results-oriented culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for senior sales roles, including identifying, assessing, and placing candidates.
• Develop and nurture strong, lasting relationships with clients, understanding their sales strategies and talent needs.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and competency-based assessments to evaluate sales skills, leadership potential, and cultural fit.
• Utilize advanced sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, networking, and leveraging social media, to attract top sales talent.
• Provide expert market intelligence on sales compensation trends, talent availability, and competitive landscapes.
• Mentor and guide junior sales recruiters within the team.
• Drive business development initiatives to expand the client base and secure new sales recruitment mandates.
• Ensure a consistently high level of candidate and client satisfaction.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of proven experience in sales recruitment, with a focus on placing mid-to-senior level sales professionals.
• Demonstrated success in recruiting for roles such as Sales Manager, National Sales Director, Business Development Manager, and key account executives.
• Excellent understanding of various sales methodologies and performance drivers.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage a high-volume, deadline-driven workload in a fully remote capacity.
• Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and modern recruitment technologies.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand diverse business models and sales structures.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary with an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
• Fully remote working environment offering unparalleled flexibility and autonomy.
• Opportunity to work with a prestigious and diverse client base.
• Access to cutting-edge recruitment tools and resources.
• Comprehensive professional development and training programs.
• Supportive virtual team culture with regular engagement.
• Contribution to a globally recognized recruitment consultancy.
• Focus on work-life balance and individual success.