Experienced Recruitment Consultant - Commercial Division

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Leeds

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

17 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive commission up to 40% of ££
0% commission threshold – first six m0
LinkedIn Recruiter access
Back-office support
Car allowance for senior consultants
FlexHoliday – buy/sell 5 days
Perkbox discounts

Job summary

Search is recruiting an Experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our Leeds City Centre office, focusing on commercial sales and administration roles across Yorkshire. You’ll inherit an existing desk, with live vacancies and the chance to bill from day one, plus autonomy to grow your market through proactive business development.

You’ll benefit from a 0% commission threshold for the first six months and clear career progression.

Qualifications

  • Experience in recruitment with a proven billing record.
  • Strong business development and ability to win new clients.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and influencing abilities.
  • Ambitious mindset with the drive to maximise earnings.

Responsibilities

  • Build strong relationships with an established portfolio of existing clients.
  • Develop new business opportunities through proactive B2B sales and networking.
  • Source and attract high-quality candidates using headhunting, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals and job boards.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy briefing through to offer management.
  • Become a trusted recruitment partner within the Yorkshire commercial market.
  • Achieve and exceed revenue targets while continuing to develop your personal brand.

Skills

Billing
Business development
Relationship-building
Account management
Negotiation
Communication

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter
Head hunting
Job boards

Job description

Following an exceptional year so far, Search is continuing to invest in the growth of our Commercial division. We're looking for an Experienced Recruitment Consultant to join our team in our Leeds City Centre office, recruiting commercial sales and administration professionals across Yorkshire. With an established client base already generating live vacancies, you'll have the opportunity to start earning from day one, while building your own portfolio through proactive business development.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take over a desk with existing active clients, giving you the chance to start billing from day one, while also having the autonomy to grow your own market through business development. Coupled with 0% commission threshold for your first six months, there's never been a better time to join Search and accelerate your recruitment career.If you're motivated by building relationships, winning new business and maximising your earnings, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join Search?
  • Join an established Commercial desk with a strong portfolio of active clients across Yorkshire.
  • Opportunity to recruit across a wide range of commercial roles at all levels.
  • 0% commission threshold for your first six months, meaning you can earn commission from your very first placement.
  • Clear career progression, whether your ambition is to become a top biller or move into leadership.
  • Award-winning training, ongoing coaching and personalised development.
  • Additional incentives including fine dining experiences, theatre trips and an annual European incentive trip for top performers.
The Role

As an Experienced Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage and grow a specialist desk, partnering with businesses across Yorkshire to recruit high-calibre commercial sales and administration professionals.

You'll:

  • Build strong relationships with an established portfolio of existing clients.
  • Develop new business opportunities through proactive B2B sales and networking.
  • Source and attract high-quality candidates using headhunting, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals and job boards.
  • Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy briefing through to offer management.
  • Become a trusted recruitment partner within the Yorkshire commercial market.
  • Achieve and exceed revenue targets while continuing to develop your personal brand.
What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who already has recruitment experience and is hungry to grow.

You'll have:

  • Previous experience in recruitment with a proven billing record.
  • A passion for business development and the confidence to win new clients.
  • Strong relationship-building and account management skills.
  • Excellent negotiation, communication and influencing abilities.
  • A proactive, ambitious mindset with the drive to maximise your earning potential.
Benefits Package
  • Competitive commission structure paying up to 40% of billings, with monthly, quarterly and annual commission payments.
  • 0% commission threshold for your first six months.
  • Access to LinkedIn Recruiter and premium job boards.
  • Full marketing and back-office support.
  • Generous car allowance for Senior Consultants and above.
  • FlexHoliday – buy or sell up to 5 days through our salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Lifestyle discounts and wellbeing support through Perkbox.
  • Monthly company business updates and regular 3pm finishes.

If you're an ambitious recruiter who enjoys developing long-term client relationships, thrives on winning new business and wants the opportunity to earn from an established client base from day one, we'd love to hear from you.

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