Sales Recruitment Specialist

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission

Client variety

Career development

Port Elizabeth office

Job summary

Placements24 in Port Elizabeth is seeking a Sales Recruitment Specialist to connect high-performing sales professionals with leading companies. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial contact to successful placement, with a focus on the Eastern Cape region and beyond.

You will leverage ATS tools and sourcing strategies to identify top talent, assess fit with client sales targets, and support offers and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting sales professionals and understanding sales roles.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills to identify top sales talent.
• Ability to build and manage client relationships in a recruitment context.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for sales roles (Representatives, Account Managers, Sales Managers, BDs).
• Develop sourcing strategies to identify passive and active sales candidates in the Eastern Cape and beyond.
• Conduct candidate assessments for sales acumen, experience, cultural fit, and target alignment.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their sales objectives and market positioning.
• Provide market insights on sales talent availability, compensation trends, and recruitment strategies.
• Facilitate offer negotiations and support onboarding for new sales hires.

Skills

Sales recruitment

ATS

Candidate sourcing

Interviewing

Negotiation

Tools

ATS systems

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean search

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic Recruitment Consultancy , is expanding its operations and seeks a motivated Sales Recruitment Specialist for their office in Port Elizabeth . This role is vital for connecting high-achieving sales professionals with leading companies looking to drive growth and revenue. You will be responsible for understanding client sales strategies, identifying top sales talent, and managing the recruitment process from initial contact to successful placement. This is an excellent opportunity for a recruiter with a flair for sales dynamics to thrive in a competitive market and build lasting client partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for sales roles, including Sales Representatives, Account Managers, Sales Managers, and Business Development Executives.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies to identify passive and active sales candidates within the Eastern Cape region and beyond.
• Conduct thorough candidate assessments to evaluate sales acumen, experience, cultural fit, and alignment with client sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients, understanding their sales objectives, products, and market positioning.
• Provide expert market insights on sales talent availability, compensation trends, and effective recruitment strategies.
• Facilitate offer negotiations and support the onboarding process to ensure a smooth transition for new sales hires.

Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment, with a specialization in placing sales professionals.
• Strong understanding of sales methodologies, metrics, and the typical career paths for sales roles.
• Excellent interviewing and assessment skills, with the ability to identify top sales talent.
• Demonstrated success in building and maintaining client relationships within the sales domain.
• Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate sourcing tools.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills tailored for sales environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with an attractive commission structure based on successful sales placements.
• Access to a diverse range of clients and exciting sales opportunities in various industries.
• Professional development and training focused on sales recruitment strategies and market trends.
• A supportive and energetic team environment located in a convenient Port Elizabeth setting.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing recruitment consultancy.