Headhunter – Cybersecurity Sales Recruitment

5 days ago


Philippines South Africa Assist World Full time US$6 000 - US$8 400 per year
About the Role We are seeking an experienced Headhunter / Talent Acquisition Specialist to help us recruit top performing Enterprise Sales Executives and Regional Sales Directors across the United States for a fast-growing cybersecurity company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in direct headhunting, particularly in the cybersecurity or enterprise technology sectors, and strong experience identifying, approaching, and engaging high-level sales talent. Key Responsibilities
  • Proactively identify, approach, and recruit top cybersecurity sales professionals in the U.S. market.
  • Utilize a target list of companies (provided by us) to locate and directly poach qualified candidates.
  • Conduct initial outreach and screening to assess candidates' experience, motivation, and cultural fit.
  • Present qualified candidates and manage communication between candidates and the hiring team.
  • Coordinate interview scheduling, gather feedback, and ensure smooth communication throughout the recruitment process.
  • Maintain detailed candidate tracking and provide regular updates on search progress.
  • Represent our company professionally and confidentially in all interactions.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a headhunter, executive recruiter, or senior talent acquisition consultant.
  • Strong familiarity with the U.S. enterprise technology or cybersecurity sales landscape.
  • Excellent sourcing and direct-approach skills using LinkedIn, networking, and market mapping.
  • Ability to engage and persuade senior sales professionals.
  • Strong communication, follow-up, and organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated, independent, and able to work remotely across time zones.
Ideal Candidate
  • You are a driven and resourceful headhunter who thrives on finding exceptional sales talent
  • You know how to approach and excite top performers , even those not actively looking and you understand how to represent a cybersecurity company's unique value proposition to attract the best.
$500 - $700 a month Why Join Assist World?
100% REMOTE $50 birthday bonus $200 testimonial bonus $300 tenure bonus every 6 months $500 entry monthly raffle NO TRACKER. NO PROBLEM We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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