Sales Executive Lead - Life Sciences

Overview

isg Search is a leading North American recruitment firm specializing in finding top permanent and contract talent in IT, Finance, Accounting, and Engineering. With 20 years of deep industry experience, we understand what it means to provide clients and candidates with an exceptional staffing experience. Known for direct, targeted recruitment, we connect qualified, high-performing talent with the most in-demand roles in the shortest timeline possible.

We are on the hunt for the kind of sales professional who lives for the thrill of the chase. This role is for a proven staffing expert with a true hunter mentality - someone who gets energized by opening doors, winning new business, and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships.

At our core, we're a driven, high-performing team that thrives on competition, collaboration, and continuous growth. We're not just keeping pace with the market - we're looking to disrupt it. You'll have the freedom to run your desk like your own business, backed by a team that adapts fast, supports each other, and celebrates big wins together.

And the best part? We reward performance. Our industry-leading commission structure ensures your hard work and hustle translate directly into your earnings.

• Spearhead a brand-new vertical - leverage our brand, industry leading delivery, and your own stellar track record to grow this new division from the ground up.
• Drive new business by identifying, prospecting, and closing new client opportunities in the Life sciences space.
• Consult and advise clients on market trends, hiring strategies, and workforce solutions.
• Collaborate with our delivery team to ensure clients receive exceptional service and high-quality talent that meets their needs.
• Nurture and expand relationships with existing clients through excellent communication and service.
• Contribute insights and market intelligence that help shape business strategy and strengthen partnerships.

• You have 5+ years of success providing top clinical & engineering talent in the Life Sciences industry, with a proven track record of winning new clients in a hunter-focused role.
• You are a true hunter who thrives on cold calling, building your own book of business, and can confidently speak to the clients and accounts you've built.
• You are resilient and self-aware - you understand that great sales come with ups and downs, and you're always learning, adjusting, and pushing forward.
• You are creative and idea-driven, always looking for new ways to connect with clients, open doors, and stand out in a competitive market.
• You are competitive by nature yet collaborative at heart - you love being part of a team that wins together!
• You are strategic, adaptable, and motivated by results, with a passion for delivering an exceptional client experience.

• 5+ years of staffing sales experience within the Life sciences industry, with a history of building and managing your own book of business
• Experience working with industry specific top talent from disciplines within Life Sciences, including but not limited to clinical, technical or engineering positions
• Proven success in a hunter-focused role that emphasizes new logo acquisition and top-of-funnel activity.
• Experience partnering closely with recruiters to ensure exceptional client delivery and customer success.
• Deep knowledge of the current Life sciences landscape both in terms of skill sets and technologies most in demand by leading organizations.
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible hybrid environment.
• A willingness to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fun, supportive, and fast-moving team culture.
• A solid understanding of the full sales cycle - from prospecting to closing and client management.
• Confidence with cold calling and outbound outreach as a key part of your business development strategy.

• Robust training and mentoring programs to supercharge your career forward.
• State-of-the-art technology, infrastructure and always the support of your team.
• Access and exposure to the best recruitment and marketing tools in the industry.
• Financial stability and liquidity to manage a large and diverse contractor base.

• Stage 1:
  Join a video call with our Talent Acquisition Manager.
• Stage 2:
  Join a video call with VP Sales.
• Stage 3:
  Come into the office for an in-person chat with our team.
• Stage 4:
  Welcome to isg Search!

We are a diverse group of unique individuals who share a series of common values with everyone who works with us and for us:

• Collaborate: We are one team, working together for one common purpose - to be the only choice in people. Whether in sales, recruitment, marketing or administration, we are a collective, unified in our mission.
• Own it: Big dreams are messy. They can be clumsy. That's ok. We're all going to make mistakes along the way. Be proud of them and take ownership of what you do at every step because we support each other daily.
• Disrupt: We're not here to follow how things have been…