Hybrid
Remote
Agency
himalayas
About this role
This is a position within Haldren and not with one of its clients. This fully remote position strengthens operational rhythm and client responsiveness across retained and contingent assignments, with a focus on accuracy, confidentiality, and follow-through.
Key
Responsibilities
Develop proposals and pricing recommendations aligned to client goals and risk profile
Map target accounts and create multi-threaded stakeholder engagement plans
Lead sales cadence, pipeline reviews, and prioritisation across key accounts
Coordinate with delivery teams to ensure handover quality and ongoing account health
Run discovery calls to understand hiring needs, decision criteria, and timelines
Requirements
Experience leading sales cadence and coaching pipeline management practices
Proven B2B sales or account management experience, ideally services-led or solution sales
Ability to run structured discovery, qualify opportunities, and build clear proposals
Strong CRM hygiene and forecasting discipline
Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional services environment
High attention to detail, with consistent follow-through on deadlines and stakeholder expectations
Comfort working with confidential information and applying sound judgement
Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with disciplined time management
Benefits
Salary range: 750,000 - 980,000
Remote work arrangement (South Africa)
Opportunities for professional growth
Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.
Open communication environment.
Full medical coverage.
Haldren is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. Haldren emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes. To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visitUS Recruitment Agency, Executive Search & Talen
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Structure not specified
OTE
$980k (range: $750k–$980k)
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Named Accounts
Pre-assigned list of target companies
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
Location flexibility
Agency — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
14–45 days (project-based) · 30–90 days (retainer)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We tried an agency before and it didn't work"
- "Can we start with a smaller engagement?"
- "How do you measure success / ROI?"
- "We have an internal team for this"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI threatening traditional agency services
- • Productized service models
- • Niche vs full-service positioning
- • Performance-based pricing demand
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
Tags
How do you coach underperforming reps?
Template questionDescribe your forecasting methodology.
Template questionHow do you structure onboarding for new hires?
Template questionThis leadership position involves both strategic planning and hands-on coaching of the sales team.
Relationship-building is crucial — agency clients tend to be long-term partnerships.
This remote-friendly role based in ZA provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a agency market.
With OTE potential exceeding $980k, this role sits in the top tier of sales compensation. Expect rigorous performance expectations and a proven track record requirement.
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