Recruitment & Growth Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Identify and acquire new clients throughout the UK and Europe via outbound business development.

• Engage in cold calling, LinkedIn outreach, email prospecting, and other outbound sales strategies to create new opportunities.

• Research target companies, compile prospect lists, and pinpoint new business prospects.

• Conduct discovery calls to assess client hiring requirements.

• Establish and nurture long-term client relationships.

• Oversee the complete recruitment lifecycle from job briefing to successful placement.

• Source, headhunt, screen, and interview South African candidates across diverse industries.

• Maintain consistent communication with both clients and candidates throughout the recruitment journey.

• Develop and uphold robust talent pipelines within South Africa.

• Negotiate offers and manage the placement process from initiation to completion.

• Utilize AI tools and automation to enhance sourcing, outreach, and overall productivity.

• Create content for LinkedIn or social media to boost brand visibility and attract both clients and candidates (preferred).

• Spearhead the growth of RunRemote's operations in South Africa as the main individual responsible for market expansion.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of agency recruitment experience.

• Proven track record in managing the complete end-to-end recruitment lifecycle.

• Demonstrated experience in business development, client acquisition, or B2B sales.

• Experience in generating new business through outbound prospecting and relationship management.

• Proficient in conducting cold calls, LinkedIn outreach, and email prospecting.

• Strong network of South African talent across various industries, preferably in startups and technology.

• Experience in conducting discovery calls and managing client relationships.

• Ability to work autonomously with minimal day-to-day supervision.

• Comfortable taking initiative, making decisions, and driving outcomes independently.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Familiarity with the following tools is highly valued: LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, CRM systems, AI recruitment tools, email outreach platforms, candidate sourcing tools, and lead generation tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for career advancement.