Recruitment Consultant

Workforce Recruitment and Training; Gloucester, Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Salary reviews every 6 months

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday day off

Volunteer day per year

Coaching & training

Job summary

Workforce is recruiting a Logistics Recruitment Consultant to join the Gloucester/Cheltenham branch, driving 360 recruitment in the logistics sector. You will win new business, fill urgent temporary vacancies, and build lasting client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on outbound sales, KPI-driven targets, and delivering rapid placements, with uncapped commission and ongoing coaching to help you advance into senior or management roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence decision-makers.
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and working toward KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business through cold calling, lead generation, networking and referrals.
• Identify and engage key decision-makers in logistics and transport businesses.
• Build a strong sales pipeline and meet monthly targets.
• Promote Workforce’s recruitment solutions to clients and candidates.
• Attend client visits to understand recruitment needs and secure new business.
• Upsell services such as advertising packages and extended placements.

Skills

Recruitment

B2B sales

Communication

Target-driven

Job description

Logistics Recruitment Consultant – (Sales-Focused)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm (Flexibility required)

On-Target Earnings (OTE):

£40,500 per year

Drive Your Recruitment Career Forward with Workforce

Workforce is one of the West Midlands’ leading recruitment firms, supplying over 700 businesses annually with high-quality, reliable staff. Since 2003, we’ve built a reputation for delivering results fast while providing an exceptional service to clients and candidates alike.

We’re now looking for a

sales-focused 360 Logistics Recruitment Consultant

to join our high-performing Cheltenham and Gloucester branch. This is a fast-paced desk with huge potential, so we’re looking for someone with energy, resilience, and a strong commercial drive.

The Role: Recruitment Consultant

As a 360 Consultant in our Logistics and Warehouse division, you’ll be responsible for winning new business, filling urgent temporary vacancies, and building long-term client relationships. You’ll need to thrive under pressure, be responsive to ever-changing client demands, and deliver results at speed.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Proactively develop new business through cold calling, lead generation, networking and referrals
• Identify and engage key decision-makers in logistics and transport businesses
• Build a strong sales pipeline and consistently meet/exceed monthly targets
• Promote Workforce’s recruitment solutions to new and existing clients
• Attend client visits to understand recruitment needs and secure new business
• Upsell additional services, such as advertising packages and extended placements

Recruitment Delivery

• Respond quickly and effectively to urgent client bookings, often same-day
• Write and post engaging job adverts to attract drivers across all classes
• Source, screen and register candidates efficiently, ensuring full compliance
• Manage the full recruitment cycle: vacancy brief to placement to aftercare
• Maintain strong relationships with active drivers and clients to ensure repeat business
• Keep CRM systems fully up to date for full visibility and compliance

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in recruitment or B2B sales is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the driving or logistics sector is a plus but not essential
• Resilient, competitive and target-driven, with a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence decision-makers
• Able to work at pace, prioritise effectively and stay calm under pressure
• Comfortable making outbound sales calls and working toward KPIs

What You’ll Get in Return

• Uncapped commission with a clear, achievable bonus structure
• Salary reviews every 6 months for hitting objectives
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing to 28 after 3 years)
• Day off for your birthday
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Ongoing coaching, training, and certified development programmes
• Career progression into senior or management roles
• Access to 24/7 GP line, mental health support and accident insurance
• High street and gym discounts
• Regular team socials, summer parties and Christmas events

Ready to Take the Wheel?

If you’re a driven recruiter or salesperson who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, we want to hear from you.