Sales Recruiter

About the role

This role drives the growth of revenue-generating teams by owning the full lifecycle for UK and EU commercial candidates. The position acts as a strategic partner to commercial leaders across these regions to secure top-tier talent for Sales, Account Management, and Commercial Enablement. You will own the end-to-end recruitment process from initial requirement gathering to final offer negotiation, ensuring strict adherence to quality and timeline expectations. This role requires you to build and maintain a robust talent pipeline through proactive sourcing and relationship management. You will leverage data and market insights to guide hiring decisions and refine sourcing strategies continuously. The position demands a high level of commercial acumen to understand complex client needs and match them with the right sales profiles. You will be responsible for managing competing priorities and high-volume hiring without compromising the candidate experience.

Key facts

What you'll do

Execute end-to-end recruitment cycles for commercial roles spanning Sales, Account Management, and Commercial Enablement across UK and EU markets.

Partner directly with commercial leaders to translate hiring needs into actionable search criteria and success profiles.

Utilize a consultative approach to understand nuanced role requirements and align on hiring priorities.

Conduct proactive and targeted outbound sourcing to build a diverse and high-quality talent pipeline.

Perform comprehensive assessments of sales acumen, including quota attainment history and methodology application.

Analyze market data and talent trends to inform sourcing strategies and competitive positioning.

Persuasively communicate with passive candidates to generate interest and manage competitive negotiation scenarios.

Coordinate interview feedback and act as a central point of contact for candidates and stakeholders throughout the process.

Champion the candidate experience by ensuring timely updates and transparent communication at every stage.

Identify and escalate potential hiring risks early to enable proactive mitigation and alignment with business objectives.

Leverage recruitment metrics and reporting to track performance against hiring goals and process efficiency.

Adapt to shifting priorities and support hiring efforts across multiple time zones with flexibility and reliability.

Engage in continuous learning to stay current on sales methodologies and commercial best practices.

Collaborate with internal teams to refine job descriptions and improve hiring workflows.

Requirements

Demonstrate a proven track record of recruiting for Sales, Account Management, or Commercial Enablement roles within the UK or EU market.

Possess a minimum of 20 years of experience in recruitment or related commercial fields.

Hold an undergraduate degree as a baseline educational requirement.

Showcase the ability to manage high-volume requisition loads while hitting aggressive hiring targets.

Maintain a strict commitment to preserving a high-touch candidate experience even under volume pressure.

Apply deep understanding of sales evaluation, including quota attainment track records and sales methodologies.

Exhibit strong capability in outbound sourcing and continuous pipeline generation.

Communicate persuasively and negotiate effectively with candidates and senior stakeholders.

Operate as a proactive self-starter who flags risks and proposes process improvements independently.

Work in-office from London a minimum of 3 days per week to support cross-regional hiring.

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the UK and EU Commercial and Sales talent landscape.

Use excellent written English and professional verbal communication skills consistently.

Pass background checks as required by Third Bridge data protection policies.

Practical notes

This role is based in London and requires at least 3 days of in-office presence each week. Third Bridge conducts background checks and complies with data protection obligations when handling personal information.

Typical interview steps

Sales hiring often includes a role play, a discovery call simulation, and a presentation. Candidates may be asked to pitch a product to a panel or handle a tough objection. Behavioral questions focus on past quota attainment and deal history. Energy and preparation matter. Interviewers often simulate the job in the interview itself, so be ready to run a short discovery call or demo. Practicing your own sales pitch out loud helps.