About this opportunity
Blacklock Group lists this Sales Development Representative opportunity in city of madison, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Us
We are a niche recruitment business specialising in placing top talent into Investment Banking and Private Equity firms. We partner with some of the most exciting businesses across the US, helping them attract exceptional talent through a consultative, relationship-led approach.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an ambitious Sales Development Representative to focus on building relationships with candidates across our specialist market. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, building professional networks and developing a career in recruitment.
The Opportunity
This role is the perfect first step into recruitment for someone who is ambitious, curious and enjoys building lasting relationships.
Initially, your focus will be on identifying, engaging and developing relationships with talented professionals within our specialist market. You'll become an expert in your sector, building a network of candidates and supporting them throughout their career journey.
As you develop, you'll gain exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle, with the potential to progress into a 360 Recruitment Consultant role in the future, where you'll manage both clients and candidates while taking ownership of your own revenue.
Key Responsibilities
Candidate Sourcing & Networking
Proactively identify and approach high-quality candidates across the US market
Use LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and networking to build talent pipelines
Develop relationships with passive as well as active candidates
Build and maintain a strong network within your specialist market
Create talent maps for key clients and industries
Candidate Engagement
Conduct introductory calls and in-depth interviews
Understand candidates' career aspirations, motivations and long-term goals
Provide guidance on market trends, opportunities and career progression
Keep candidates engaged through regular communication and relationship building
Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first contact onwards
Market Intelligence
Develop a deep understanding of your specialist industry
Stay informed on hiring trends, salary expectations and competitor activity
Share market insight with the wider recruitment team
Become a trusted advisor within your talent network
Recruitment Development
Learn best practice interviewing and candidate assessment techniques
Support consultants throughout the recruitment process
Gain experience in matching candidates to suitable opportunities
Develop the commercial skills required to progress into a 360 recruitment role
What We're Looking For
Essential
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence speaking with professionals at all levels
Naturally curious and enjoys getting to know people
Highly organised with strong attention to detail
Self-motivated and able to work remotely
Willingness to work US hours
Genuine interest in recruitment and helping people develop their careers
Desirable
Previous experience in recruitment, customer service, sales or talent acquisition
Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter or job boards
Strong interviewing or relationship management skills
Experience working towards performance targets
What We Offer
Industry-leading recruitment training and mentoring
Transparent commission structure
A collaborative, supportive and high-performing team
The opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing business
Worksite address
city of madison, WI, 53703, US
Who can apply
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