Recruitment Consultant

Hays; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading recruitment firm as a Recruitment Consultant in London. Leverage your sales experience to build client relationships and guide candidates through their journeys. With a supportive environment and industry-leading training, your potential for growth is limitless. Enjoy benefits like uncapped commission and flexible working arrangements while contributing to impactful hiring solutions.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working and flexible work patterns

Industry-leading training and development

Recognition through incentives and initiatives

Wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits

Referral bonuses and paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience desired (luxury retail, telesales, B2B, or similar).
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, determination, and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with clients, understanding their hiring needs.
• Attract and engage top talent, guiding them through the recruitment process.
• Use sales skills to negotiate terms and close deals.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication

Relationship-building

Results-driven mindset

Proactive attitude

Job description

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Start Your Sales Career in Recruitment with Hays

Are you a confident communicator with a background in sales? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment? If you're ambitious, resilient, and ready to take your career to the next level, recruitment could be the perfect fit—and we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll use your sales experience to build relationships, drive results, and make a real impact. Your responsibilities will include:

• Client Development: Build and grow relationships with clients, understanding their hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
• Candidate Engagement: Attract and engage top talent, guiding them through the recruitment process to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
• Sales & Negotiation: Use your sales skills to negotiate terms and close deals that benefit both clients and candidates.
• Performance & Targets: Work towards clear KPIs and revenue goals, collaborating with a high-performing team to achieve success.
• Market Insight: Stay informed on industry trends and become a trusted advisor in your specialist area.

What We’re Looking For

We’re especially interested in candidates who bring:

• Previous sales experience desired (luxury retail, telesales, B2B, or similar)
• A results-driven and target-focused mindset
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Resilience, determination, and a proactive attitude
• Confidence, ambition, and a desire to grow your career

Why Choose Hays?

At Hays, we don’t just place people into jobs—we build careers. With over 50 years of global success and a presence in 33 countries, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your potential is limitless.

You’ll benefit from:

• Uncapped commission, paid 13 times a year
• A culture that rewards success and supports your earning potential
• Industry-leading training and development from day one
• Hybrid working and flexible working patterns
• Opportunities for international career progression
• Recognition through local, regional, and national incentives
• A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
• Referral bonuses and paid volunteering days
• A welcoming, inclusive culture with internal support networks

Shape Your Future with Hays

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to turn your sales skills into a rewarding career in recruitment, apply now and let’s build your tomorrow—together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales, General Business, and Business Development

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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