Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Sales Hiring

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Recruiter - Sales Hiring Location: Mainly Remote (Manchester office visits as required) Pay: £15.38 - £20.51 per hour (based on a salary between £30k - 40K pa and a 37.5 hour working week) Hours: Monday-Friday, 37hrs pw Contract: Temporary on going contract 3-6 months with potential for extension We're looking for a motivated and people‑focused Talent Acquisition Recruiter with proven experience recruiting for sales professionals across all levels, You will play a key role in identifying, engaging, and hiring high‑calibre sales talent while ensuring every candidate receives a positive and professional experience. This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment and understands how to assess, attract, and secure top sales performers. What You'll Be Doing Managing the full recruitment lifecycle for sales roles at all levels, including SDRs, Account Executives, Account Managers, and Sales Leaders Sourcing and identifying high‑quality sales candidates using a range of channels (job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals) Conducting in‑depth screening calls to assess sales capability, performance history, targets/quotas, and cultural fit Partnering with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles Building strong pipelines of active and passive sales talent Coordinating and scheduling interviews, ensuring candidates are fully prepared and engaged Providing timely, constructive feedback to candidates throughout the process Acting as a brand ambassador, delivering a high‑quality and engaging candidate experience Maintaining accurate candidate records within the ATS/CRM system Supporting offer management and ensuring a smooth onboarding transition What We're Looking For Experience & Skills Proven experience in recruiting for sales roles across multiple levels (essential) Background in agency recruitment or high‑volume/fast‑paced internal hiring environments Strong understanding of sales profiles, KPIs, and performance metrics (e.g. quota attainment, pipeline generation) Confident communication skills with the ability to influence and build credibility with both candidates and stakeholders Strong sourcing and headhunting skills, with experience engaging passive candidates Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities in a deadline‑driven environment Experience using applicant tracking systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, or CRM platforms Personal Attributes Highly candidate‑focused with a passion for delivering an excellent experience Commercially aware with an interest in sales performance and hiring high achievers Proactive, self‑motivated, and results‑driven Strong organisational skills with attention to detail Comfortable working in a fast‑moving, performance‑focused environment We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website