Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Are you looking for the opportunity to start your career in recruitment? Do you have a proven sales background with a genuine passion for delivering the highest possible level of customer service?
We are looking to hire a success driven and high achieving Trainee Recruitment Consultant who is looking to take control of their career, build their own client portfolio and take advantage of the opportunity to join a progressive, innovative business. You will be joining a permanent recruitment division, with an incredibly strong brand, reputation and client base.

£24,000-£25,000 base salary, plus uncapped bonus (year one OTE £35,000)

It is our belief that we are only as successful as the people who work for us and to that end, we believe we have created a working environment that encourages and rewards success. We offer scope for long-term progression as the business grows and from the outset you will be rewarded with:-

competitive basic salary
uncapped earning potential through an immediately available bonus scheme
training, coaching and development to provide clear career progression
social events and charity days
enhanced holidays, plus your birthday off!

We would be particularly interested in speaking to individuals who have worked in the following sectors – Finance, Legal, Manufacturing or Commercial.
 
Key responsibilities:

Developing both existing and new business opportunities, working with a diverse range of clients from SMEs to global organisations
Having ultimate responsibility for driving the success and revenue generation of your portfolio, exceeding individual and company targets
Calling prospects to generate leads for referrals and calling lapsed customers to re-establish contacts and requirements, increasing your client portfolio
Part of your role will involve managing your leads, adding contacts to our CRM, and getting creative with email and marketing campaigns to help secure new clients
Taking permanent job requirements and visiting clients onsite to discuss requirements, assess company culture – building, strengthening and maintaining client relationships built on honesty, trust and confidence
Screening candidates, matching their skills to specific job requirements and company cultures – conducting telephone screenings and post-placement calls with candidates
Booking and confirming candidates into interviews with clients, managing the whole process through to offer and start date
Dealing with client and candidate queries effectively
Working within a targeted environment to achieve monetary and service-quality goals
Providing a consistently high level of service to both clients and candidates, to maintain strong brand reputation

 
What we’re looking for:

A proven sales track record gained within a commercial environment
The vision and ambition and desire to take advantage of the unprecedented opportunities presented to us in the current marketplace and the ability continually develop your client portfolio, build a successful and profitable business unit
We are looking for someone who is able to take initiative and manage their own schedule in order to generate new business
The ability to maximise productivity and to deliver for our clients
The ability to manage strong client relationships and to identify sustainable new business opportunities that our sales team can help you to convert
The determination, drive and tenacity to achieve targets and goals, whilst maintaining the highest possible service standards
Due to the nature of the role, you will need a full driving licence and your own transport

KEYWORDS: recruitment, recruiting, success, goal, account management, sales, business development, B2B, clients, relationships, trainee

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.