Internal Sales Recruitment Specialist – South Africa

The Internal Sales HR Recruitment Specialist is responsible for managing the end-to-end
recruitment process for sales roles within the organization. You will collaborate closely with the
CEO & Head of Sales to understand hiring needs and build recruitment strategies that align with
the company’s growth objectives. Your main focus will be on sourcing and attracting the best
sales professionals to support our business goals while ensuring a seamless and positive
candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Recruitment Strategy & Planning:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand the skills, experience, and attributes
  needed for each sales role across the organization.
• Develop and implement tailored recruitment strategies to attract high-quality
  sales candidates (Sales Support Agents/ Sales Managers, Business
  Development Representatives).
• Work with HR and departmental leadership to forecast hiring needs and ensure
  proactive recruitment planning.

Sourcing & Candidate Attraction:

• Proactively source candidates using a variety of channels including job boards,
  LinkedIn, social media, employee referrals, and industry-specific networks.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline for future sales hiring needs, ensuring a
  steady flow of high-quality candidates.
• Use innovative recruiting tools and techniques to identify top sales talent,
  including headhunting and utilizing recruitment software and ATS platforms.

Interviewing & Selection:

• Conduct initial screening interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and
  cultural fit for the organization.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with relevant department heads, ensuring a
  smooth interview process and positive candidate experience.
• Assist hiring managers in evaluating candidates, providing insights into their
  suitability for the role, and recommending the best candidates.

Onboarding & Integration:

• Coordinate the pre-employment process for new hires, including offer letters,
  background checks, and documentation.
• Work with the HR team to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new sales
  recruits, helping them integrate into the company and hit the ground running.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a recruitment consultant to internal stakeholders, providing expert advice
  on the hiring process, salary benchmarking, and market trends.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand
  ongoing sales recruitment needs and adjust strategies as necessary.
• Ensure regular communication with hiring teams regarding candidate progress,
  feedback, and any challenges encountered during the recruitment process.

Employer Branding & Candidate Experience:

• Promote the company’s culture and values to potential candidates, ensuring a
  consistent and compelling employer brand.
• Provide candidates with a positive and professional recruitment experience from
  application through to onboarding.
• Gather feedback from candidates and hiring managers to continually improve the
  recruitment process.

Reporting & Analytics:

• Track recruitment metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, candidate quality) to
  evaluate the success of recruitment campaigns.
• Provide regular reports to HR leadership on recruitment progress and identify
  areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on market trends and competitor activity to ensure competitive
  advantage in attracting top sales talent.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in recruitment, ideally with a focus on sales roles (Sales
  Representatives, Account Managers, Sales Directors).
• Strong understanding of sales roles and what makes a candidate successful in sales-
  driven environments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively
  with candidates and hiring managers.
• Strong interviewing and assessment skills, with the ability to evaluate sales candidates’
  potential and fit within the company culture.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and other recruitment tools to
  manage the hiring process.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple recruitment processes
  simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional HR
  team.

Desirable Attributes

• Experience working in a fast-paced High performance Company.
• Previous exposure to sales roles or a background in sales would be highly
  advantageous.
• Knowledge of labor laws and compliance standards related to recruitment and hiring.
• Familiarity with HR software BambooHR or other related HR CRMs, LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-oriented approach to recruitment.

Why Join Us

• Career Growth: Clear opportunities for professional development and career
  advancement within the HR or recruitment functions.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive team committed to continuous
  improvement and success.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options to promote a healthy work-life balance.

Thank you for considering NEOSUN Energy as a part of your career journey!