Talent Acquisition Manager

Responsibilities Partner with the Head of Training & Development, Sales Directors, and Regional Managers to understand role requirements and define success profiles for Area Business Managers and Sales Specialists. Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for sales positions: job adverts, direct sourcing, CV screening, telephone/video interviews, and coordination of face-to-face interviews. Proactively source candidates through LinkedIn, networking, referrals, competitor mapping, and talent pooling - targeting high performers in medical device or healthcare sales. Screen and assess candidates for both sales ability and cultural fit, using competency-based interviewing and sales-focused assessment techniques. Promote GBUK Group as an employer of choice in the medical devices industry by managing a strong candidate experience and showcasing our values and growth opportunities. Build and maintain a talent pipeline of future sales candidates to ensure speed of response when new roles arise. Track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, quality of hire, source effectiveness) and report regularly to the Head of Training & Development. Collaborate with HR and Training to ensure a smooth handover of new hires into onboarding, induction, and sales training programmes. Continually review and refine recruitment processes to improve efficiency and candidate quality.Proven experience recruiting sales professionals (in-house or agency), ideally within medical devices, healthcare, or other technical sales industries. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to identify and attract top-performing sales reps who deliver results. Strong interview and assessment skills with ability to evaluate sales competencies, resilience, and commercial drive. Ability to build credibility quickly with sales leaders and influence hiring decisions. Proactive sourcing expertise (LinkedIn Recruiter, headhunting, competitor mapping, referrals). Excellent relationship-building skills with candidates and stakeholders. Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Desirable Qualifications Background in recruiting into NHS-facing or medical device sales roles. Knowledge of healthcare sales structures (territory management, KOL engagement, procurement processes). Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth SME environment. Familiarity with recruitment reporting tools (Power BI, ATS dashboards). Highest level of Computer literacy, Role Model Personality Solutions Focused Growth mindset Self-motivated Collaborator and Team Player Creative Thinker Results Orientated Company Overview GBUK Group is a rapidly growing organisation comprised of award‑winning specialist companies that excel in providing enteral feeding, critical care, patient handling and vascular access devices and services. Our primary goal is to enhance patient care through our innovative solutions. With a network of over 1,500 suppliers supporting the NHS, we have established ourselves as a top 20 supplier since our inception in 2008. Headquartered in Yorkshire, our 80,000‑sqft warehouse ensures the distribution of over 600,000 medical devices to healthcare professionals daily. Our unique blend of both distributed and proprietary products has expanded our reach to over 45 countries worldwide, with the recent establishment of warehouse facilities in Europe. At GBUK Group, our culture is deeply rooted in our core values of Solutions Focused, Collaboration, Innovation, Adaptability, Communication, and Integrity. Benefits Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On‑site parking Referral programme Sick pay #J-18808-Ljbffr