Principal Recruiter

Job Description Hardware Sales Director / Principal ConsultantMaidenhead (On-site)Are you a high-performing 360 recruiter ready to step into a leadership role with full ownership of your market? At microTECH Global, were hiring a Hardware Sales Director / Principal Consultant to build and lead a high-performing desk within our Hardware, Electronics & Engineering division across the UK and Europe.This is a true 360 role with complete autonomygiving you the platform to drive revenue, win new business, and build your own profit centre within a fast-growing and in-demand market.This is more than just a recruitment roleits a chance to own and scale a business unit.Youll:Take full responsibility for revenue generation and deliveryBuild and grow long-term client partnershipsDevelop a sustainable, high-performing deskProgress into team leadership, mentoring and growing your own teamIf youre commercially driven and want the freedom to shape your own success, this role delivers exactly that.What Youll Be DoingBusiness Development & Client GrowthWin new business across the Hardware & Engineering market in the UK & EuropeBuild relationships with senior stakeholders, hiring managers, and engineering leadersOwn the full sales cycle, from first contact to signed terms and repeat businessNegotiate fees, rates, and retained search agreementsDevelop deep insight into client technologies and hiring strategiesDelivery & Candidate ManagementSource and engage high-calibre engineering talentConduct in-depth candidate assessments (technical and cultural fit)Manage the full recruitment lifecycle:Interview preparation & feedbackOffer negotiation & counter-offer managementDeliver consistently against high-value rolesLeadership & GrowthBuild, scale, and lead your own profit centreSupport the development of junior consultants (as you grow your team)Establish yourself as a market expert within Hardware & ElectronicsYour Market - Youll recruit across a wide range of technical roles, including:Hardware and Electronics Engineers FPGA EngineersRF Design & RF Systems EngineersPCB Design What Were Looking For:Proven success in 360 recruitment (Hardware, Electronics, or Engineering preferred)Strong track record of winning new business and generating revenueAbility to credibly engage with technical stakeholdersHighly motivated, resilient, and commercially drivenComfortable operating with autonomy and ownershipStrong negotiation and communication skillsLeadership or team management experience (highly desirable)Whats in It for You:Competitive base salary + uncapped commission2230 days holiday (based on service) + hybrid flexibilityMonthly duvet days for high performersMonthly lunch clubsQuarterly incentives international trips & cash rewardsClear, structured career progression into leadershipPension contributionGym membershipFree parkingBreakfast, fruit & barista-style coffee in the officeRegular company socials, including Summer & Christmas parties Why microTECH Global?Were a specialist tech recruitment business with a strong reputation across global markets. Here, youll have the freedom to build, the support to grow, and the rewards to match your performance.

Created: 2026-04-29