Junior Recruitment Consultant

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and enthusiastic Junior Recruitment Consultant to become part of our expanding UK Permanent Recruitment team. This role is ideal for individuals aiming to establish a career in recruitment within a dynamic and target-focused setting. You will be tasked with sourcing and placing top-tier candidates, fostering client relationships, and generating new business prospects. Comprehensive training and continuous support will be provided, making it a perfect fit for candidates with a background in customer service or sales who want to progress into recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and nurture relationships with both new and existing clients throughout the UK.
• Drive new business growth through proactive sales outreach and business development initiatives.
• Identify candidates by leveraging job boards, social media, networking, referrals, and advertising channels.
• Conduct screenings and interviews to evaluate candidates’ skills, experiences, and career goals.
• Match qualified candidates to suitable job openings provided by clients.
• Oversee the recruitment lifecycle from the initial job vacancy through to candidate placement.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients and candidates to ensure high service standards.
• Handle negotiations related to fees, salaries, and placement agreements.
• Prepare and post job advertisements across relevant recruitment platforms.
• Perform candidate reference verifications and keep detailed, accurate records in the CRM system.
• Identify and pursue further business opportunities arising from client and candidate engagements.
• Aim to achieve individual sales targets and gross profit goals.
• Stay informed on current employment laws and best practices in recruitment.
• Participate in client meetings, networking events, and presentations as needed.

Essential Requirements

• At least 12 months’ experience in an office-based sales, recruitment, or customer service role.
• Exposure to busy office or call center environments.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Confident in making outbound business development and candidate calls.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Self-driven with a proactive work ethic.
• Ability to work under targets and strict deadlines.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing capabilities.
• Professional demeanor with resilience and determination.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment or telesales.
• Background in business-to-business sales.
• Possession of a degree.
• Full UK driving license.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated by targets and success.
• Confident, with strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Resilient and adept under pressure.
• Commercially savvy and proactive in identifying opportunities.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Persuasive with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to build relationships across all professional levels.

Contract Details

This is a permanent role based onsite in Manchester, UK.