Recruitment Consultant - #2121971

We are looking for a driven, ambitious and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant / Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing recruitment business on a fully remote, home-based basis.

This is a sales-focused recruitment role and would suit someone who enjoys speaking to people, building relationships, winning new business and working towards targets.

Recruitment Consultant You do not necessarily need previous recruitment experience. However, you must have at least 2 years’ proven sales or telesales experience and be comfortable making a high volume of outbound calls.

Recruitment Consultant will be responsible for developing relationships with both clients and candidates, identifying new business opportunities and managing the recruitment process from initial contact through to placement.

Key Responsibilities Recruitment Consultant

Making outbound sales and business development calls

Generating new clients and developing existing relationships

Identifying and developing new business opportunities

Speaking with candidates and understanding their career requirements

Sourcing and interviewing suitable candidates

Building and maintaining a strong candidate network

Matching candidates to suitable vacancies

Managing the recruitment process from initial contact through to placement

Negotiating with clients and candidates

Working towards and exceeding individual sales and placement targets

Maintaining accurate records and keeping the CRM up to date

Providing an excellent level of service to both clients and candidates

What We're Looking For

Essential: Recruitment Consultant

Minimum 2 years' sales or telesales experience

Proven ability to work towards and achieve targets

Confident and professional telephone manner

Comfortable making outbound sales calls

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Competitive and motivated attitude

Resilient and able to handle rejection

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Excellent organisation and time-management skills

Good computer literacy

A strong desire to earn and progress

Recruitment experience is desirable but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who have a successful background in telesales, B2B sales, B2C sales, business development, estate agency, insurance, telecoms, recruitment or other target-driven sales environments.