Senior Sales Lead – Recruitment (US Market)

Aston Holmes; Rosebank; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Holmes is seeking a Senior Sales Lead to drive business growth in the US recruitment market. This role focuses on building relationships with high-value clients and requires a proven track record in recruitment sales. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a hunter mentality, join us to shape your future in an organization dedicated to growth and diversity.

Benefits

Competitive salary with commission/incentives

20 days of leave plus a day for volunteering

Flexible working hours

Access to learning incentives

Opportunities for impactful projects

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment sales professional with a history of winning new business.
• Experience selling into the US market or solid experience in UK/Europe.
• Highly self-motivated in a target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new clients in the US recruitment market.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan.
• Manage the full sales cycle from outreach to contract negotiation.

Skills

Sales strategy

Prospecting

Long-term client relationship building

Confidence selling to senior executives

Market trend analysis

Job description

We are seeking a high-performing Senior Sales Lead to spearhead new business growth in the US recruitment market. This is a pure sales role -you will identify, engage, and win high-value clients in need of top-tier recruitment solutions. Backed by a dedicated delivery team, you’ll focus exclusively on hunting new business, building lasting relationships, and driving revenue growth.

We are looking for a proven deal-maker -someone with a strong track record of selling recruitment solutions into the US, UK, or European markets. You understand how to navigate complex sales cycles, engage senior decision-makers, and close high-value contracts. This role requires strategic thinking, relentless drive, and a hunter mentality to break into new markets, outmanoeuvre competitors, and establish our firm as a key recruitment partner in the US.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-reward sales environment, have a passion for winning new business, and know how to sell recruitment services at a strategic level, we want to hear from you.

What you will be doing

• Identify, target, and win new clients in the US market who require recruitment services.
• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to drive revenue and market growth.
• Conduct research and prospecting to engage senior decision-makers and hiring leaders.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from initial outreach to contract negotiation and closing deals.
• Craft compelling proposals that position our recruitment services as a key business solution.
• Build long-term client relationships to ensure repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure seamless handover and client satisfaction.
• Stay ahead of market trends, hiring demands, and competitor activity in the US recruitment sector.

What we are looking for

• A proven recruitment sales professional with a strong history of winning new business.
• Experience selling into the US market (or solid experience in the UK/Europe with the ability to pivot to US sales).
• A true hunter-proactive, resilient, and driven by results.
• Skilled in sales strategy, prospecting, and building long-term client relationships.
• Confident selling to senior-level executives and hiring managers.
• Based in South Africa but comfortable working in a global sales environment.
• Highly self-motivated and thrives in a target-driven, high-performance culture.

Why join aston holmes

At aston holmes, we go beyond recruitment - we’re catalysts for growth. Our principles of audacity, legacy, and unity drive everything we do, from scaling businesses to fostering strong, diverse teams.

Here’s what you’ll love about working with us:

• A flexible hybrid working model for our teams.
• Opportunities to shape your career path and gain exposure to the international recruitment landscape.
• Participation in company - wide projects and initiatives that reflect our commitment to DE&I and giving back through our NGO, holmies in the Community.
• A culture of learning and development, with book and audiobook incentives to fuel your growth.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive salary with rewarding commission/incentives.
• 20 days of leave, plus a day dedicated to volunteering.
• Flexible working hours - we believe in work-life integration.
• Access to learning incentives, because we’re big on growth.
• Opportunities to work on impactful projects that align with your passions.
  

Ready to make your mark?

If you’re a driven sales professional ready to win new business and grow your impact in the US recruitment market, we want to hear from you!

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