Retail Talent Specialist (Durban)

Key Responsibilities: Client Partnership: Develop strong relationships with retail clients, understanding their hiring needs and culture to deliver customized recruitment solutions. Candidate Sourcing: Proactively source, attract, and recruit high-quality candidates for a variety of retail roles, from sales associates to executive-level positions. Talent Pipeline: Build and maintain a pipeline of top-tier retail professionals using LinkedIn, job boards, social media, networking events, and headhunting. Candidate Assessment: Conduct interviews, evaluate skills, and ensure candidates align with client needs. Provide consultative advice to both candidates and clients throughout the hiring process. Job Advertising: Write compelling job adverts and post them across appropriate channels to attract the best talent. Recruitment Strategy: Work closely with the internal team to develop and refine recruitment strategies for retail sector clients. Negotiation and Closing: Manage offer processes, including salary negotiations and contract finalizations. Market Intelligence: Stay up to date with industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activities in the retail sector. Performance Targets: Meet and exceed recruitment targets, delivering high-quality results to clients within specified time frames.