Sales Director / Head of Sales - USA
Location: Austin, Texas (Secondment to UK HQ)
Start Date: July/August 2025
Package: Negotiable Base + Uncapped Commission (Accelerators) + Full Benefits
About Linnk
Founded in 2019, Linnk has grown from a five-person team to over 140 employees across 9 hubs worldwide.
Specialising in emerging markets (Automation, Engineering, Emerging Technology, Robotics, AI, Cloud and Cybersecurity), we partner with global blue-chip Vendors, Consultancies & System Integrators.
With a $65M sales forecast for FY25, we are now expanding into the USA - starting in Austin, Texas.
Role Overview
We seek a dynamic and entrepreneurial Sales Director / Head of Sales - USA to launch and build our American business.
This role offers founder-level opportunity without founder-level risk - backed by our global infrastructure and client base.
You will be seconded to our UK HQ initially to learn the Linnk model, before returning to Austin to:
- Build the US division
- Recruit and lead a high-performing sales team
- Scale our Americas operations
Key Responsibilities
- Build and lead the USA sales division; recruit and develop an initial team of 4-6 Sales Consultants within 12 months.
- Leverage existing global accounts to establish a strong market presence.
- Drive aggressive new business growth across Automation, Engineering, Technology, Robotics, AI, and Cybersecurity sectors.
- Own and manage full P&L responsibility for the US region.
- Lead from the front: coach, mentor, and drive high-performance culture.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms at a senior level.
- Act as the senior representative for Linnk USA - building credibility with clients, candidates, and the market.
- Embed operational excellence across all recruitment and commercial activities.
Skills & Experience Required
- 10+ years' success in recruitment sales, with extensive USA or Americas market experience.
- Proven leadership in Contract (Contingent Worker/Freelance) Recruitment.
- Ability to build, develop, and scale sales teams in a start-up or high-growth environment.
- Strong business development skills with a proven track record of winning new business.
- Hands-on leadership style with strong coaching and mentoring ability.
- Full P&L ownership experience.
- Entrepreneurial, resilient, and highly motivated to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Interest and knowledge across Technology, Engineering, and Emerging Sectors (AI, Robotics, Cybersecurity).
Why Join Linnk?
- Uncapped commission and accelerated earnings for new business success.
- Founder-level opportunity to build and lead our USA business.
- Global infrastructure, major accounts, and brand credibility already in place.
- Flexibility, autonomy, and leadership authority from day one.
- Be part of one of EMEA's fastest-growing recruitment businesses - now expanding globally.