Talent Solutions Sales Manager

Talent Solutions Sales Manager – Philippines (APAC) The role at a glance Location: Manila, Philippines (hybrid) Market coverage: Asia Pacific Employment: Full-time, permanent About Socium and the opportunity Socium is a talent solutions business that helps organisations across Asia Pacific build and scale their teams. Our Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) services are delivered from our team in Manila, giving clients a dedicated, embedded recruitment function that flexes with their hiring needs. We are hiring an RPO Sales Manager to grow our client base across the region. Based in Manila, you will win new RPO partnerships with technology, digital and financial services, and other industries in APAC. This is a hunting role for an experienced seller who understands talent acquisition and can build relationships with HR and business leaders at senior level. Key responsibilities New business development Identify, target and win new RPO and project-based recruitment clients across APAC, with a focus on technology, digital, banking, fintech and lending organisations Build and manage a qualified pipeline through outbound prospecting, networking, referrals and events Engage senior stakeholders, including CHROs, Heads of Talent Acquisition, HR Directors and business leaders Achieve agreed targets for new contract value, meetings and pipeline growth Solution design and commercial management Understand each prospect's hiring volumes, challenges and goals, and position the right RPO model (end-to-end, project, or recruiter-on-demand) Work with the Operations and Delivery teams in Manila to scope solutions, pricing and service levels Lead proposals, RFP responses and client presentations Negotiate commercial terms and contracts through to signature Handover and account growth Ensure a smooth transition of new clients to the delivery and account management teams Stay involved with key new accounts in the early stages to support expansion opportunities Market and reporting Track market trends, competitor activity and hiring demand across APAC tech and financial services Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular pipeline and forecast reporting Represent Socium at industry events and contribute to thought-leadership content on LinkedIn What you will bring Essential 5+ years of B2B sales experience, with at least 3 years selling RPO, talent solutions, recruitment or HR outsourcing services A proven record of winning new clients and closing multi-year or high-value service contracts Experience selling into APAC markets beyond the Philippines, such as Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong or Malaysia Strong understanding of talent acquisition, recruitment delivery models and the commercial drivers of RPO Confidence engaging and influencing senior HR and business stakeholders Excellent written and spoken English, with strong proposal-writing and presentation skills A disciplined approach to pipeline management and CRM use Desirable Existing network within technology, digital, banking, fintech or lending organisations in APAC Experience responding to formal RFPs and procurement processes Familiarity with offshore or Philippines-based delivery models Personal attributes Self-motivated and comfortable working independently towards targets Consultative, credible and commercially minded Collaborative with delivery and operations colleagues Willing to travel within the region as required What we offer A competitive base salary and uncapped commission scheme The opportunity to shape Socium's growth across Asia Pacific Direct access to leadership and a strong delivery team to support your sales Hybrid working from our Manila office Show more Show less