Senior Recruitment Consultant

Manpower; Portishead; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Portishead is seeking a driven Recruitment Consultant to focus on logistics, driving revenue and expanding the client portfolio. Successful candidates will develop strong client relationships, manage the recruitment process, and exceed targets. This full-time position requires a proven track record and strong communication skills. Join a team committed to your growth and success while offering competitive pay based on experience, plus a commission structure.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in developing client relationships and driving business growth.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong understanding of client skill requirements.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and business development to build revenue and expand the client portfolio.
• Specialise in the logistics sector, becoming an expert in your field.
• Review applications, manage interviews, and shortlist candidates.

Skills

Client relationship development

Sales and business development

Excellent communication

Multitasking

Proactive mindset

Job description

Manpower – Portishead, England, United Kingdom

Recruitment Consultant

3 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants.

This range is provided by Manpower. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

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Role: Recruitment Consultant – Logistics or Manufacturing Desk

Driving Licence Essential

Base salary of up to 30K based on experience, plus competitive commission structure

Are you passionate about building strong client relationships, driving business growth, and specialising in logistics? Manpower is looking for a driven Recruitment Consultant to join our team in Bristol. This role will allow you to focus on building a cold desk in the logistics sector, using your sales and business development skills to drive revenue and expand our client portfolio.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll become a subject‑matter expert in logistics while using your expertise to build and maintain client relationships. With a driving licence required, you will be office‑based and play a key role in growing the business and exceeding targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales and business development to build revenue and expand the client portfolio
• Specialise in the logistics sector, becoming an expert in your field
• Schedule and attend business development meetings with clients
• Build and manage relationships with existing clients to maximise opportunities
• Use talent databases to match candidates with the right client vacancies
• Review applications, manage interviews, and shortlist candidates
• Qualify candidates and assess their suitability before submitting them to clients
• Prepare CVs and correspondence for clients
• Organise interviews and provide valuable feedback
• Consistently work towards and exceed set targets/KPIs

Role Summary

In this position, you’ll leverage sales and business development to increase revenue and expand the client base. By becoming an expert in your specialism, you’ll foster strong relationships with clients, manage the recruitment process, and match candidates to the best opportunities. You’ll also work to meet and surpass performance targets while proactively identifying growth opportunities.

Critical Experience

• Proven track record in developing client relationships and driving business growth
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects effectively
• Proactive mindset, anticipating client needs and driving productive conversations
• Strong understanding of client skill requirements
• Clear, confident communicator, able to influence both clients and candidates
• Organised, resilient, and professional in your approach

About Manpower

At Manpower, we are committed to offering candidates better jobs, consistent work, and a great experience to help them take the next step in their career. For our clients, we provide access to top‑tier talent quickly and deliver actionable workforce insights to drive success. We are focused on developing our people and offering clear paths to success in an environment where shared values and purpose are at the forefront.

Our Values

• Clarity: We ensure everyone understands our vision, holds each other accountable, and continuously gives and receives feedback.
• Care: We lead with empathy, promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging, while empowering our colleagues to grow and develop.
• Grow: We encourage collaboration, challenging ideas, and learning from both successes and mistakes to improve continuously.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to drive growth and become a logistics expert, apply today and join our dynamic team at Manpower!

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Manufacturing, Sales, and Business Development

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Construction, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage