Sales Performance Coach – Train, Inspire, Succeed!
Looking to step away from recruitment but still love the thrill of sales? This is your chance to take everything you’ve learned in recruitment and use it to shape the next generation of top billers—without the pressure of hitting personal sales targets!
About Us:
At Barrington James, we don’t just recruit—we build elite sales professionals who dominate the life sciences industry. As a global leader in talent solutions, we know that great salespeople aren’t born, they’re trained. That’s where you come in!
We’re looking for a Sales Performance Coach to take our consultants to the next level, equipping them with the skills, strategies, and confidence to excel in recruitment and sales. If you love the competitive buzz of sales and business development but want to step into a role focused on coaching, mentoring, and making a long-term impact, this is the perfect move.
Why This Role is Perfect for You:
🔹 Stay in a sales-driven environment—without the individual sales targets! You’ll use your recruitment expertise to train and develop others rather than focusing on personal billings.
🔹 A natural next step for experienced recruiters who love mentoring, coaching, and helping others hit their goals.
🔹 Career progression: This role offers a clear pathway into senior L&D and leadership roles within a global organization.
🔹 High impact, high visibility: Work closely with leadership to shape training strategies and make a tangible difference in consultant performance.
What You’ll Be Doing:
🔥 Coach & Develop: Lead high-energy training sessions for new and experienced consultants, giving them the tools to win big in sales and recruitment.
🚀 Sales Strategy Mastermind: Teach business development, negotiation, and client relationship tactics to drive top performance.
📍 On the Move: Travel to our UK offices (Essex, Birmingham, Glasgow) to deliver dynamic in-person training.
🎤 Motivate & Mentor: Be the go-to expert for guidance, motivation, and hands-on coaching.
📊 Evolve & Adapt: Continuously refine training programs to stay ahead of industry trends and business needs.
What You Bring to the Table:
✅ Recruitment Sales Experience: At least 2 years in a 360° recruitment role (up to Senior Consultant level) with strong business development expertise.
✅ Sales & Business Development Guru: A deep understanding of sales, negotiation, and relationship-building strategies.
✅ Passion for Training: Previous coaching/training experience is a plus, but if you love mentoring and seeing others succeed, we’ll teach you the rest!
✅ Confident Communicator: Engaging, energetic, and able to command a room.
✅ Travel-Ready: Willing to visit our UK offices regularly for in-person training.
✅ Highly Organized: Able to juggle multiple training programs and keep them fresh and impactful.
What’s in It for You?
✨ The chance to shape the future of sales success within a powerhouse recruitment firm.
✨ Be part of a fantastic, well-established L&D team of 4.
✨ A fast-paced, high-energy environment where you’ll see the impact of your coaching daily.
✨ A clear career path into senior L&D roles and beyond.
✨ Regular UK travel to connect with teams and make a real difference.
If you’re ready to step out of recruitment while staying in a sales-driven role where you can inspire, train, and develop the next generation of top billers, this is your opportunity. Let’s talk! 🚀