Recruitment Consultant

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd

Holme

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission
Career progression

Job summary

Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd is seeking a driven, sales-focused Recruitment Consultant in the United Kingdom. You will generate new business, manage client accounts, and deliver recruitment solutions that align with client needs and market trends.

This role offers uncapped commission, a clear progression pathway, ongoing training, and a high-performance culture designed to reward achievement and drive career growth.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or business development.
  • Strong track record of achieving or exceeding targets.
  • Confident communicator with excellent negotiation skills.
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and highly driven.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Proactively identify and win new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, and market mapping.
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow client portfolio.
  • Build long-term relationships with hiring managers and key decision-makers.
  • Attend client meetings, pitch services, and negotiate terms of business.
  • Achieve and exceed individual revenue and activity targets.
  • Source, screen, and interview candidates; manage end-to-end recruitment process.
  • Provide consultative advice on market trends, salary benchmarking and hiring strategies.
  • Maintain strong candidate relationships to build a reliable talent pipeline.
  • Deliver exceptional service to ensure repeat business; upsell and cross-sell services.
  • Handle offer negotiations and close placements effectively.

Skills

Recruitment sales
Business development
Client relationships
Negotiation
Target-driven
Communication
Time management
Driving license

Job description

We are seeking a driven, commercially minded Recruitment Consultant with a strong focus on sales and business development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a target-driven environment, enjoys building lasting client relationships, and is motivated by uncapped earning potential.

As a Sales-Focused Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for generating new business, managing client accounts, and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients while proactively identifying and placing top talent in the market.

Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Sales
  • Proactively identify and win new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, and market mapping
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow your client portfolio
  • Build strong, long-term relationships with hiring managers and key decision-makers
  • Attend client meetings, pitch services, and negotiate terms of business
  • Achieve and exceed individual revenue and activity targets
Recruitment Delivery
  • Source, screen, and interview candidates using various channels
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job brief to placement
  • Provide consultative advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and hiring strategies
  • Maintain strong candidate relationships to build a reliable talent pipeline
Account Management
  • Deliver exceptional service to ensure repeat business
  • Upsell and cross-sell additional recruitment services
  • Handle offer negotiations and close placements effectively
Key Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or business development
  • Strong track record of achieving or exceeding targets
  • Confident communicator with excellent negotiation skills
  • Resilient, self-motivated, and highly driven
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment
  • has a driving licebce and car
What We Offer
  • Competitive base salary + uncapped commission
  • Clear progression pathway and career development opportunities
  • Ongoing training and mentorship
  • Incentives, bonuses, and team rewards
  • Supportive and high-performance culture
Who This Role Suits
  • Enjoys sales and building client relationships
  • Is motivated by financial reward and performance targets
  • Wants autonomy and ownership of their desk
  • Thrives in a competitive, results-driven environment
  • will be looking to progress into a senior consultant or manager role

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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