Manager of Sales Recruitment

As the Recruitment Team Lead for our Sales Recruitment team, you will oversee the strategic and operational aspects of our recruitment efforts for sales roles. You will lead a team of recruiters, drive recruitment strategies, and ensure the acquisition of top talent to meet our sales objectives. Your role will be pivotal in aligning recruitment practices with our company’s growth goals and maintaining a high standard of candidate and client experience. 

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of recruiters specializing in sales roles. Set clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional growth.
• Strategy Development: Design and implement effective recruitment strategies tailored to attract top sales talent. Stay updated on market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.
• Operational Management: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiations. Ensure efficient and effective processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with sales leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs and develop targeted recruitment plans. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Performance Metrics: Monitor and report on key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and candidate quality. Use data to drive improvements and report on team performance.
• Candidate Experience: Ensure a positive and professional experience for all candidates. Handle high-level candidate interactions and resolve any issues that arise during the recruitment process.
• Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve recruitment processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Implement best practices and innovative approaches in recruitment.
• Compliance: Ensure recruitment practices adhere to legal and ethical standards. Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and company policies.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in recruitment, with a focus on sales roles. At least 3 years of experience in a recruitment leadership role or equivalent.
• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team. Strong skills in performance management, coaching, and development.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with business goals. Experience with workforce planning and talent mapping.
• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with experience in using recruitment metrics and data to drive decisions and improvements.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with recruitment software and tools, and proficiency in using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.