Talent Acquisition Manager - Sales Hiring

Job Title : Talent Acquisition Manager - Sales Hiring.

Location : Mumbai,Thane (West).

Employment Type : Full-time, Work from office.

Experience : 4-10 years.

Industry : Service-based / B2B Services.

Role Overview:

- The Talent Acquisition Manager will be responsible for developing and executing effective recruitment strategies to attract top-performing sales professionals.

- The role involves close collaboration with business leaders to understand hiring needs, strengthen employer branding, and ensure an efficient hiring process that meets business growth targets.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end recruitment for sales and business development roles (field sales, inside sales, account management, channel sales, etc.

- Partner with senior leadership to forecast hiring needs and create hiring plans aligned with business goals.

- Source, screen, and evaluate candidates through multiple channels - job portals, LinkedIn, headhunting, referrals, and networking.

- Build and maintain a strong sales talent pipeline for critical roles and future needs.

- Drive structured interview processes to ensure speed and quality in hiring.

- Collaborate with functional heads to define role requirements, job descriptions, and KPIs.

- Manage recruitment analytics and dashboards to track metrics such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and offer acceptance rates.

- Strengthen employer branding and candidate experience initiatives.

- Work with external recruitment agencies and maintain relationships to ensure quality talent supply.

- Stay updated on market trends and compensation benchmarks in the sales domain.

Requirements:

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Proven experience in sales or business development hiring within a service-based or fast-paced environment.

- Strong knowledge of sales roles, incentives, and hiring dynamics.

- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

- Proficiency in ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and digital sourcing tools.

- Data-driven mindset with strong analytical and reporting abilities.

- Ability to thrive under pressure and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

- 4-10 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, with at least 3+ years focused on sales hiring.

- Exposure to service-based or startup environments preferred.

Benefits:

- Dynamic and collaborative work culture.

- Opportunity to shape the talent strategy of a growing organisation.

- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.

- Professional growth and leadership opportunities.