Sales & Business Development Recruiter

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based commission

Medical aid and retirement planning

Flexible remote working arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Sales & Business Development Recruiter in Upington to identify and attract top sales talent for a diverse client base. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle for sales roles, leveraging market intelligence and strong sourcing strategies.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in recruitment, with a proven sales placement track record, excellent negotiation skills, and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and ATS/CRM tools.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of recruitment experience with a strong focus on sales/business development roles.
• Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates in high-performing sales positions.
• Solid understanding of sales cycles, CRM systems, and business development strategies.
• Excellent sourcing skills and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other networking platforms.
• Strong interviewing, assessment, and negotiation abilities, especially for variable compensation.
• Outstanding communication, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions and thrive in a target-driven environment.
• Familiarity with the Northern Cape region is beneficial.
• Motivated, proactive, results-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for sales and business development roles across industries.
• Source, screen, and interview candidates for roles such as Sales Representatives, Key Account Managers, and BD Managers.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify top sales talent.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, understanding targets and team structures.
• Provide market intelligence on talent availability and compensation trends.
• Conduct thorough assessments focusing on sales skills and negotiation abilities.
• Negotiate complex compensation packages including base and incentives.
• Stay updated on evolving sales techniques and digital selling tools.
• Network actively within sales communities.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and recruitment activity in ATS.

Skills

Sales recruitment

LinkedIn Recruiter

Interviewing

Negotiation

Relationship building

Market intelligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related field

Tools

ATS

CRM systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading recruitment consultancy situated in Upington, Northern Cape , is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales & Business Development Recruiter. This critical role focuses on identifying and attracting top sales talent, including account managers, sales executives, business development managers, and sales leaders, for a diverse range of clients. The ideal candidate will possess a keen understanding of sales methodologies, market dynamics, and the ability to assess candidates' commercial acumen and drive. You will play a pivotal role in helping our clients build high-performing sales teams that contribute directly to their growth and success. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic recruiter to specialize in a fast-paced and commission-driven field.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for sales and business development positions across various industries.


• Source, screen, and interview candidates for roles such as Sales Representatives, Key Account Managers, Business Development Managers, Sales Directors, and Sales Engineers.


• Develop and implement effective sourcing strategies tailored to identifying motivated and successful sales professionals.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their sales targets, market position, and team structures.


• Provide expert market intelligence on sales talent availability, compensation trends (including commission structures), and competitor sales force compositions.


• Conduct thorough candidate assessments focusing on sales skills, negotiation abilities, closing techniques, and commercial aptitude.


• Negotiate complex compensation packages, including base salary and variable incentives.


• Stay abreast of evolving sales techniques, digital selling tools, and market trends affecting sales performance.


• Network actively within sales and business development communities.


• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records and recruitment activity within the ATS.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, with a significant focus on sales and business development roles.


• Proven success in sourcing and placing candidates in high-performing sales positions.


• A strong understanding of sales cycles, CRM systems, and business development strategies.


• Excellent sourcing skills and proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and other professional networking platforms.


• Strong interviewing, assessment, and negotiation abilities, particularly regarding variable compensation.


• Outstanding communication, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.


• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field is preferred.


• Ability to manage multiple demanding requisitions and thrive in a target-driven environment.


• Familiarity with the business landscape in the Northern Cape region is beneficial.


• A highly motivated, proactive, and results-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, a highly attractive, performance-based commission structure, and comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement planning.


• Employees benefit from a flexible remote working arrangement, promoting an excellent work-life balance.


• Opportunities for continuous professional development, including sales training and recruitment best practices, are provided.


• The company fosters a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and supportive team environment in Upington .