Sales Recruitment Leader

<h3><strong>London Sales Recruitment Leader</strong></h3><h5><strong>Lead by example. Drive growth. Rebuild the mojo of a talented London Technology recruitment team.</strong></h5><p>We’re looking for a <strong>hands‑on Sales Recruitment Leader</strong> to take ownership of our London Tech team. </p><p>You’ll inherit a mix of established and developing consultants, stepping into a role that requires <strong>daily sales leadership, real influence, and consistently high personal standards</strong> - demonstrated through your own billings, behaviours, and presence on the sales floor.</p><p>This is a true <em>front‑foot</em> leadership role. You’ll be the one who sets the pace, builds momentum, sharpens expectations, and brings back the ambition and buzz that make London such an exciting market. With a clear commercial target to deliver, your impact will be visible and valued from day one.</p><p>If you thrive on building business, elevating people, and leading from the heart of a busy, buzzing sales environment - this is the role for you.</p><h5><strong>What you’ll do?</strong></h5><h6><strong>Drive Sales Performance</strong></h6><ul><li><p>Lead from the front with <strong>high personal billings</strong> - aiming <strong>£150k</strong> from your own portfolio in year one.</p></li><li><p>Be the key sales influencer on the floor, motivating the team through visible activity, pace, and standards.</p></li><li><p>Accelerate contract revenue through a hunter mentality: strong pipeline, land‑and‑expand approach, minimum 5+ active clients.</p></li><li><p>Build momentum in the London office through hands‑on coaching, daily sales rhythm and consistent behaviours.</p></li><li><p>Strengthen forecasting accuracy and identify new business opportunities.</p></li></ul><h6><strong>Develop People &amp; Teams</strong></h6><ul><li><p>Quickly build capability across a team with mixed experience levels.</p></li><li><p>Provide daily coaching on sales activity, pipeline building, client development and best‑in‑class delivery.</p></li><li><p>Set clear expectations around:<br>work ethic • resilience • influence • ambition</p></li><li><p>Build a high‑performance environment grounded in engagement, pace, and shared standards.</p></li></ul><h6><strong>Strengthen Client Partnerships</strong></h6><ul><li><p>Lead from the front in client generation - you’ll be the voice of best practice for new business.</p></li><li><p>Ensure a strong balance of fulfilment and sales, supporting consultants to build healthy portfolios.</p></li><li><p>Foster consultative, long‑term client relationships that align with our growth targets.</p></li></ul><h6><strong>Lead With Purpose</strong></h6><ul><li><p>Bring energy and presence into the London office <strong>at least four days a week</strong>, helping build culture, community and team cohesion.</p></li><li><p>Work collaboratively with senior leadership to maintain pace and elevate performance.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrate behaviours that inspire and lead from the front.</p></li></ul><h5><strong>What you’ll bring</strong></h5><p>You’ll thrive here if you are:</p><ul><li><p>A hands‑on recruiter who loves being active “on the tools” and doesn’t want to step back from sales.</p></li><li><p>A natural influencer who can win hearts and minds and set the tone for the team.</p></li><li><p>A strong biller with a clear track record of self‑generated revenue and a diverse client portfolio.</p></li><li><p>Resilient, driven, commercially minded and excited to build a London team with huge potential.</p></li><li><p>Comfortable in a <strong>contract‑heavy market</strong>, with both perm and contract experience being applicable.</p></li><li><p>A positive cultural presence who contributes to office energy, team connection, and overall morale.</p></li></ul><h5><strong>Why you’ll love it here</strong></h5><p>At Matchtech, leadership is about impact - on performance, people, and culture. In this role, you’ll enjoy:</p><p><strong>Real Influence</strong><br>Your leadership will shape the future direction, spirit and success of the London Tech team.</p><p><strong>Growth &amp; Innovation</strong><br>Join a Technology division with huge potential, strong Statement of Work capability and no ceiling on ambition.</p><p><strong>Clear Commercial Mandate</strong><br>Drive growth in one of our most exciting markets.</p><p><strong>Culture &amp; Purpose</strong><br>Be part of a values‑led organisation built on trust, professionalism, ambition and fun.</p><h5><strong>Who we are</strong></h5><p>Matchtech is part of Gattaca, the STEM talent partner of choice. Our purpose is simple:<br><strong>To provide the skills needed to build a better future, one job at a time.</strong></p><p>We’re committed to delivering trusted service to clients, candidates, and colleagues alike, backed by a collaborative, performance‑driven culture.</p><h3><strong>Interested?</strong></h3><p>If you're ready to lead from the front, grow a high‑performing sales team, and shape the future of our London Technology function, we’d love to hear from you.</p>