Junior / Trainee Recruitment Consultant

As a Junior/Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will manage the full recruitment lifecycle within a fast-paced sales environment. Your primary responsibilities include: Client Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients across Engineering, IT, Tech, and Finance sectors. Understand their hiring needs, provide market insights, and ensure high service delivery. Candidate Sourcing: Proactively source, screen, and interview candidates through job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals. Assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit to match them with suitable roles. Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, and attending industry events. Generate leads, pitch recruitment services, and negotiate terms to secure new clients. Sales and Revenue Generation: Manage the sales process from initial contact to deal closure. Work towards individual and team targets with uncapped commission potential, focusing on maximizing revenue through successful placements. Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activities to provide informed advice to clients and candidates. Contribute to market intelligence reports. Administration and Compliance: Maintain accurate records in the CRM system, ensure compliance with data protection regulations, and handle all documentation related to placements, contracts, and invoicing. Team Collaboration: Work closely with senior consultants and team members to share best practices, support each other on complex assignments, and contribute to a positive, high-performance culture. Continuous Learning: Participate in full training programs to develop recruitment and sales skills, including negotiation, communication, and time management techniques. Receive ongoing coaching to accelerate career progression.

Qualifications and requirements: - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment - Self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving - Basic understanding of recruitment or sales processes (preferred but not required) - Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and techniques - High level of organization and attention to detail - Proficiency in using CRM systems and job boards (training provided) - Bachelor's degree in any field (preferred but not mandatory)

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