Sales Expansion Lead (USA)

Talentpoel

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Salary

USD 90,000 - 115,000 annually

Employment Type

Part-time

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Human Resources & Recruitment

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

March 18, 2026

About the Company

Talentpoel is a dynamic global talent platform dedicated to connecting rigorously vetted non-technical professionals from Africa with leading high-growth tech companies and startups in the United States, Europe, and other international markets. By effectively bridging critical talent gaps, Talentpoel empowers organizations to access world-class expertise while simultaneously unlocking significant global career opportunities for African professionals.

The company has achieved notable recognition within its first two years, including the MEA Business Awards 2025 for excellence in non-technical talent recruitment and the Leadership Innovation Award 2024 from CEO Monthly for its innovative approach and industry leadership. Talentpoel is currently focused on expanding its U.S. presence, aiming to redefine the future of work through strategic talent acquisition.

Job Description

Talentpoel is seeking a driven and entrepreneurial Sales Expansion Lead to spearhead our growth initiatives in the United States, focusing initially on the Northeast region. This is a pivotal role for an individual eager to build and scale sales operations within a fast-growing global talent platform.

In this remote position, you will be responsible for developing and executing outbound sales strategies, forging strategic partnerships, and closing B2B deals for service packages and talent placements. You will also play a key role in establishing repeatable sales systems, contributing to U.S. market positioning, and eventually leading junior sales representatives as the team expands. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of sales at Talentpoel and advance into leadership.

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Required Skills

B2B SalesTalent Solutions SalesValue-Based SellingCRM ManagementSales StrategyPartnership DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementSystems ThinkingLeadership

Key Responsibilities

Own outbound and partnership strategy.
Close B2B clients for service packages and talent placements.
Represent Talentpoel at select networking events and industry meetups.
Build repeatable sales systems (CRM, reporting, playbooks).
Contribute to U.S. market positioning.
Transition into leading junior sales reps as revenue scales.

Qualifications

Experienced in B2B sales, ideally in HR, staffing, or talent solutions.
Skilled in selling value-based services to founders and senior decision-makers.
Entrepreneurial and excited to take ownership and lead a team.
Systems-oriented, thinking beyond just closing deals.
Motivated by performance-based upside and leadership growth.
Must have prior B2B closing experience.
Must be interested in building systems or mentoring others.
Seeking a long-term opportunity.

Benefits & Perks

Be the founding U.S. sales leader for an organization shaping the Future of Work.
Full management support to achieve your goals.
Clear path toward leading your own team.
High upside compensation tied directly to performance.
Shape sales processes, market positioning, and team culture.
Validated Ideal Customer Profile (ICP).
Ready-to-use sales materials and outreach frameworks.
Detailed case studies and proof points.
Weekly alignment calls to review pipeline, positioning, and deal strategy.
Event and logistics costs approved by the CMO will be covered.