Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Sales)

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for driving the full recruitment lifecycle with a strong focus on sales. Your primary duties include: Client Acquisition and Business Development: Proactively identify and engage potential clients through cold calling, networking, and market research. Build and maintain a pipeline of new business opportunities to expand the company's client base. Candidate Sourcing and Screening: Utilize various channels (job boards, social media, referrals) to attract top talent. Conduct initial interviews and assessments to evaluate candidate suitability for client requirements. Relationship Management: Develop and nurture long-term relationships with both clients and candidates. Understand client needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions to ensure successful placements. Sales and Negotiation: Manage the end-to-end sales process, including presenting candidates to clients, negotiating offers, and closing deals. Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets. Market Intelligence: Stay informed about industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activities to provide valuable insights to clients and candidates. Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate records of all interactions and transactions in the CRM system. Prepare reports on sales activities and performance metrics. This role is fast-paced and target-driven, requiring resilience, persistence, and a proactive approach. You will work in a collaborative team environment with opportunities for rapid progression based on performance.

To succeed in this role, you must have: - **Education**: A bachelor's degree in any discipline (preferred but not essential if relevant experience is demonstrated). - **Experience**: No prior recruitment experience required, but a background in sales, customer service, or business development is advantageous. - **Skills**: - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Strong negotiation and persuasion abilities. - Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. - Highly organized with attention to detail. - Proficiency in using CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite. - **Personal Attributes**: - Highly motivated, career-driven, and ambitious. - Resilient and able to handle rejection. - Self-starter with a strong work ethic. - Team player with a positive attitude. - **Other**: Full eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is a recruitment agency specializing in sales and recruitment services, offering training and progression opportunities for trainee consultants.