Sales Recruitment Consultant - Fmcg

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a motivated Sales Recruitment Consultant to focus on FMCG sales talent, from field reps to national accounts. You will partner with clients to understand targets, culture, and candidate profiles, and you will source top sales professionals to fill critical roles.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, travel occasional within the Upington region, and opportunities for professional development within a dynamic recruitment team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recruitment experience, with sales-focused FMCG expertise.
• Proven ability to recruit for roles from entry-level to senior management.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, metrics, and FMCG market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with ATS and sourcing tools.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, HR, or related field advantageous.
• Hybrid work environment experience and willingness to travel to Upington region.

Responsibilities

• Develop recruitment strategies to source candidates for sales roles within the FMCG sector.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates, evaluating their sales acumen, experience, and fit for client organizations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client brief to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Conduct market research to provide clients with salary benchmarks and talent availability.
• Utilize recruitment databases, professional networks, and other sourcing tools to identify potential candidates.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay informed about trends and developments within the FMCG sales landscape.

Skills

Sales recruitment

Recruitment experience

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Business/Marketing/HR)

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Recruitment sourcing tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy situated in Upington, Northern Cape , is looking for a motivated Sales Recruitment Consultant to specialize in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. This role is critical for identifying and placing talented sales professionals, from field sales representatives to national account managers and sales directors, within the FMCG industry. You will work closely with clients to understand their specific sales targets, company culture, and required candidate profiles. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, a keen understanding of sales dynamics, and a passion for connecting top sales talent with leading FMCG companies. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing for flexibility while ensuring essential client and team interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to source candidates for sales roles within the FMCG sector.
• Screen, interview, and assess candidates, evaluating their sales acumen, experience, and fit for client organizations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both clients (FMCG companies) and candidates.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial client brief to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Conduct market research to provide clients with insights on salary benchmarks and talent availability.
• Utilize recruitment databases, professional networks, and other sourcing tools to identify potential candidates.
• Ensure a high-quality candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Stay informed about trends and developments within the FMCG sales landscape.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in recruitment, with a specialization in sales recruitment, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proven ability to recruit for various sales positions, from entry-level to senior management.
• Strong understanding of sales processes, metrics, and the FMCG market.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment sourcing tools.
• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Human Resources, or a related field is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively within a hybrid work environment, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for client meetings within the Upington, Northern Cape region.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a performance-based bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits including medical aid and a provident fund. Opportunities for professional development and specialization within the lucrative FMCG sales recruitment market are abundant. The hybrid working model promotes work-life integration. You will join a supportive and results-oriented team focused on delivering exceptional talent solutions to clients. Continuous training in advanced sales recruitment techniques is offered.