Sales Director

Description:

This role is part of C-Sweet, a premier national executive leadership network dedicated to connecting and supporting women leaders in business. Through high-impact networking, executive education, and strategic business opportunities, C-Sweet fosters an environment where leaders and organizations thrive. Our programming includes CEO and HR HR Roundtables. Our executive search and consulting practice is an extension of this mission, providing high-level talent solutions to Fortune 1000 companies, middle-market, financial firms (VC & PE), as well as fast-growing enterprises. With chapters in Los Angeles, Irvine, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Chicago, NYC, Washington DC and Charlotte, there are extensive opportunities to grow this Search firm. As we continue to expand, we are looking for an industry leader who can drive growth, strengthen partnerships, and elevate our impact.

Must be based in a city where C-Sweet has an existing presence.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Executive Search & Consulting Leadership – Oversee and grow the search and consulting practice, identifying opportunities to expand services. Manage a small team including account executives and recruiters.
• Strategic Oversite - Oversee operations, sales and recruiting initiatives
• Business Development & Sales – Build and maintain relationships with C-suite executives and HR leaders to drive new business. Through years of marketing outreach, we have developed a roster of top executives across the country.
• Client & Account Management – Develop and manage strategic partnerships.
• Strategic Growth & Scaling – Develop and execute plans to scale the firm, expand service offerings, and increase market share.
• Follow-up & Relationship Management – Maintain consistent engagement with high-level connections to nurture business opportunities.
   

Qualifications:
 

• 10+ years of experience in staffing, recruiting, or executive placement is a must.
• Proven experience leading and scaling an executive search firm, direct hire, contract staffing, or IT consulting firm. This includes operations support, as well as client facing / candidate recruiting skills.
• Strong C-suite sales and business development skills with a consultative approach.
• Established network of executive-level decision-makers in corporate and investment sectors.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive revenue growth.