Recruitment Consultant

Venn Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Manchester is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to enhance client acquisition and sales strategies. In this full-time role, you will build long-term client relationships, understand hiring needs, and provide tailored recruitment solutions. The position offers a competitive commission structure and various rewards, including generous leave and private healthcare, aimed at fostering career progression and employee well-being.

Benefits

Clear career progression

Competitive commission

Generous leave entitlement

Private healthcare

Free eye test vouchers

Company pension scheme

Team celebrations

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Paid charity days

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or recruitment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work towards targets and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential clients.
• Develop and execute sales strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Present tailored recruitment solutions.
• Research market trends and opportunities.
• Arrange and lead client meetings.
• Manage negotiations and secure agreements.
• Work toward sales and billing targets.

Skills

Sales

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Market analysis

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant

First year OTE £30K per annum

Term : Permanent Position, Full-Time

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for building lasting relationships and delivering results? As a Recruitment Consultant at Venn Group, you’ll be at the forefront of our business development efforts—partnering with clients to deliver tailored recruitment solutions and driving revenue growth through strategic client acquisition.

In this commercially focused role, your ability to sell, influence, and create opportunities will be key to your success. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, identifying their hiring needs and delivering exceptional talent solutions that add real value to their business.

Why Join Venn Group?

At Venn Group, we don’t just recruit top talent—we build careers, empower teams, and expand horizons. Since our inception, we’ve grown into a national force in recruitment, and our journey is far from over.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Client Acquisition & Sales : Proactively identify and engage potential clients through cold and warm outreach, networking, and referrals to generate new business opportunities.
• Business Development Strategy : Develop and execute sales strategies to grow your client portfolio, increase market penetration, and drive revenue.
• Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers across multiple industries.
• Consultative Selling : Understand client hiring challenges and present tailored recruitment solutions to meet their workforce and business goals.
• Market Mapping : Research and analyze market trends, competitor activity, and business opportunities to position yourself as an industry expert.
• Client Meetings & Pitches : Arrange and lead meetings with prospective and existing clients to pitch services, gather insights, and win assignments.
• Negotiation & Closing : Manage fee negotiations and secure exclusive or retained agreements, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Revenue Targets : Consistently work toward and exceed monthly and quarterly sales and billing targets.

Rewards & Benefits

At Venn Group, we believe in recognizing and rewarding hard work. Alongside a dynamic and fulfilling career, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your success and well-being :

• Clear Career Progression : Follow our transparent ‘Pathways & Milestones’ model to achieve your career goals.
• Competitive Commission : A rewarding structure that celebrates both individual and team success.
• Generous Leave Entitlement : 22 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing by 1 day each year up to 30 days.
• Health & Wellbeing :
  • Private healthcare via Bupa and an employee assistance program with Health Assured.
  • 2 x Wellbeing days per year to focus on your mental and physical health.
  • Free eye test vouchers.
• Financial Security : Company pension scheme and life assurance cover for peace of mind.
• Team Celebrations : Enjoy team meals, monthly office socials like ‘Fizzy Fridays,’ and more.
• Diversity & Inclusion : Participate in our employee-led diversity and inclusion forum.
• Giving Back : 2 paid charity days annually to volunteer for causes you care about.
• Lifestyle Perks : Discounted gym memberships to help you stay active.

We’re committed to creating an environment where you feel supported, valued, and motivated to succeed.