Sales Specialist

Network Recruitment; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Recruitment Consultant in Pretoria. You will leverage B2B sales expertise to source professionals, manage client relationships, and drive placements. This role is entrepreneurial, with measurable success and rewards for performance in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with market trends and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and approaching potential clients through cold calling and networking.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Sourcing candidates through advertising and networking.
• Conducting interviews to assess candidate suitability.
• Managing offers, counteroffers, and resignations.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence in sales and negotiation

High emotional intelligence and resilience

Strong administrative and organisational skills

A passion for people, problem-solving, and performance

Job description

Are you a seasoned sales professional seeking a new challenge? Look no further!

Join Network Recruitment, where we've seen many accomplished sales professionals thrive as recruitment consultants.

As the premier recruitment agency dedicated to matching exceptional candidates with top companies, we excel in identifying talent across diverse industries and guiding their career journeys.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll leverage your B2B sales expertise to source top-tier professionals and expand your client portfolio through insightful career consultations.

Business Development

• Identifying and approaching potential clients (cold calling, networking, referrals)
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Selling recruitment solutions tailored to client needs
• Negotiating terms of business (fees, payment terms, etc.)

Client & Job Management

• Taking detailed job briefs from clients
• Understanding the client’s company culture, team dynamics, and specific role requirements
• Advising clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and recruitment strategies

Candidate Sourcing & Screening

• Advertising roles across various platforms (LinkedIn, job boards, etc.)
• Proactively headhunting and networking to find top talent
• Screening CVs and conducting interviews to assess suitability
• Providing candidate shortlists and recommendations to clients

Placement & Aftercare

• Arranging interviews and prepping candidates
• Gathering and relaying interview feedback from both sides
• Managing offers, counteroffers, and resignations
• Following up post-placement to ensure long-term fit and satisfaction

Skills Required:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence in sales and negotiation
• High emotional intelligence and resilience
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• A passion for people, problem-solving, and performance

Why It’s a High-Impact Role:

A 360 consultant directly generates revenue through placements, so success is measurable and rewarded. The job is fast-paced and entrepreneurial—you run your own “desk” like a mini business.

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