Sales Recruitment Consultant

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + commission

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional development

Team incentives

Richards Bay market exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a driven Sales Recruitment Consultant for a hybrid role in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. You will own the end-to-end recruitment process for sales roles, from understanding client needs to identifying, assessing, and placing top sales professionals.

Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential to deliver exceptional service to clients and candidates. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of recruitment experience with a sales focus, a solid grasp of the sales

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of recruitment experience with a focus on sales roles.
• Proven track record placing sales professionals at various levels.
• Strong understanding of sales cycle and methodologies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to understand sales team requirements and hiring needs.
• Source and attract high-quality sales candidates via networks, databases, and social media.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments of candidates' sales experience.
• Manage candidate experience with clear communication and timely feedback.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate onboarding of successful candidates.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand the client base.

Skills

Sales recruitment

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing & assessments

Negotiation

CRM & ATS usage

Stakeholder management

Tools

ATS/CRM software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a specialist recruitment consultancy, is seeking a driven and experienced Sales Recruitment Consultant to join their team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is perfect for a recruitment professional with a strong understanding of sales dynamics and a passion for connecting businesses with top sales talent. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process for sales positions, from understanding client needs to identifying, assessing, and placing high-calibre sales professionals. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, a proactive approach to business development, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a supportive and results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to thoroughly understand their sales team requirements, company culture, and specific hiring needs.
• Source and attract high-quality sales candidates using a variety of methods, including networking, databases, and social media.
• Conduct in-depth interviews and assessments to evaluate candidates' sales acumen, experience, and fit for the role.
• Manage the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate the onboarding process for successful candidates.
• Proactively engage with potential clients to identify new business opportunities and expand the client base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with sales professionals and industry leaders.
• Stay informed about sales market trends, compensation, and best practices in sales recruitment.
• Achieve and exceed agreed-upon recruitment targets and KPIs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in recruitment, with a specific focus on sales roles.
• Proven track record of successfully placing sales professionals at various levels.
• Excellent understanding of the sales cycle and different sales methodologies.
• Strong business acumen and ability to engage with senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and CRM software.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• A proactive and results-oriented mindset with a passion for sales.
• Demonstrated ability to build and nurture client relationships.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary complemented by an attractive commission structure.
• Hybrid working arrangement offering work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities and continuous training.
• Collaborative team environment focused on shared success.
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries in Richards Bay.
• Opportunity to become a key player in a growing recruitment consultancy.
• Potential for career advancement and increased responsibility.
• Team social events and company incentives.