Senior Recruitment Consultant (Sales)

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic recruitment consultancy, is seeking a results-oriented Senior Recruitment Consultant with a strong focus on sales recruitment to join their team in Brighton . You will be instrumental in identifying, engaging, and placing top sales professionals with leading companies across the region. This role requires a blend of excellent candidate sourcing, robust client management, and a proactive business development approach. Working within a hybrid model, you will balance focused office collaboration with the flexibility of remote work in the vibrant Brighton market.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for sales positions, from client engagement to offer acceptance.
• Proactively source, screen, and interview high-calibre sales candidates using effective recruitment strategies.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients in the sales sector.
• Drive business development efforts to expand the client base and secure new sales recruitment mandates.
• Understand client needs and market dynamics to provide expert recruitment advice.
• Achieve and consistently exceed placement and revenue targets within the sales recruitment vertical.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a Recruitment Consultant , with a proven specialization in sales recruitment.
• Demonstrated success in placing candidates in various sales roles (e.g., B2B, B2C, account management, business development).
• Excellent understanding of sales processes and the skills required for successful sales professionals.
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and persuasive abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and an attractive uncapped commission scheme.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and to specialize further in sales recruitment.
• A vibrant and collaborative team culture in Brighton .
• Potential for career progression into leadership roles.