Recruitment Sales Manager

About Us:

The People Group is Ireland’s most established and trusted Sales, Marketing & Digital recruitment specialist. We pride ourselves on being people-centric connectors of talent, holding intelligent career conversations to uncover motivations, values, and purpose. Our approach combines the traditional craft of recruitment with a modern digital interface, ensuring we produce strong recruitment solutions and outcomes that stand the test of time.

The Opportunity:

We're seeking a high-performing Recruitment Sales Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. In this commercially focused role, you'll be responsible for generating revenue, placing top talent, and developing strong client relationships. If you're motivated by KPIs, passionate about people, and eager to grow your portfolio, this is your next move.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment Delivery: Actively source, engage, and place high-quality candidates that match client requirements. Deliver excellent service to both clients and candidates throughout the process.
  • KPI and Target Ownership: Work to clear, measurable KPIs covering revenue, activity, placements, and pipeline generation. Own your targets and consistently strive to exceed them.
  • Sales & Business Development: Identify, pitch, and win new business through outbound activity, networking, and market insight. Build long-term client relationships that drive repeat business.
  • Market Insight & Strategy: Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and sector shifts to position the business effectively and spot commercial opportunities.
  • Lead & Enquiry Management: Handle inbound leads with urgency and professionalism, ensuring high conversion and excellent customer experience.
  • Reporting & Commercial Analysis: Track your performance using CRM tools and sales data, reporting progress to senior leadership and using insights to improve outcomes.

What You'll Bring:

  • Proven track record in leading recruitment or B2B sales teams to exceed targets and drive growth.
  • Excellent commercial acumen and the ability to build and execute successful sales strategies.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify trends, spot gaps, and make data-informed decisions.
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, and influencing abilities.
  • Highly organised and confident in managing multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Experience using CRM platforms and reporting tools to monitor team activity and sales performance.
  • A collaborative mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional results—for your team and your clients.

Why Join Us:

  • Step into a senior role with influence, autonomy, and real impact.
  • Work with a passionate and ambitious team in a fast-paced, rewarding environment.
  • Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and performance bonuses.
  • Clear progression path and ongoing professional development.
  • Be part of a forward-thinking business that values innovation, initiative, and people-first leadership.

Our Values:

At The People Group, our core values are Trust, Integrity, Passion, Confidentiality, and Dependability. These principles guide our interactions and decisions, ensuring we maintain our solid reputation in the marketplace.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're ready to take your recruitment career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply send your CV to jobs@peoplegroup.ie through our website www.peoplegroup.ie

For more information on this role call 01 661 9636

Location: Dublin 2

Salary: Comprehensive Package

Job Ref: 8921