Recruitment Consultant - Business Support

Michael Page (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Reading seeks a motivated recruitment consultant to manage client relationships and source candidates. Ideal candidates will have over a year of experience in recruitment or sales and be driven to succeed in a competitive environment with uncapped earnings potential. The firm offers award-winning training and career progression opportunities in a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Transparent commission structure

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive culture

Global career opportunities

Qualifications

• 12+ months experience in recruitment or sales roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ambitious and motivated by success.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of clients and candidates.
• Source and place candidates into support roles.
• Build relationships through business development.

Skills

Business Development

Communication Skills

Sales Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

About Our Client

Michael Page is a global leader in professional recruitment, operating in over 30 countries with more than 40 years of success. We specialise in placing candidates in permanent, contract, and temporary roles across various sectors. Our high-performance culture, award-winning training, and commitment to developing future leaders make us a top choice for ambitious recruitment professionals.

Responsibilities

• Working with household names such as Honda, RAC, Abbott Labs and more.
• Develop and manage your own portfolio of business support clients and candidates.
• Source, screen and place top candidates into roles such as Executive Assistants, Office Managers, and Receptionists – roles that are the backbone of businesses.
• Build strong, strategic relationships through business development and networking.
• Provide expert advice to clients and candidates on hiring trends and career development.
• Collaborate with a supportive, high-performing team and work towards clear targets and KPIs.
• Leverage Michael Page's extensive market insights and resources to enhance your recruitment success.

The Successful Applicant

• 12+ months experience within either recruitment (360 consultant) or an SDR role, with strong sales and business acumen, confident in Business Development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commercial mindset.
• Ambitious, resilient, and motivated by success and earning potential.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and candidates.
• A proactive, team-player attitude with a competitive edge.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with uncapped earning potential through a transparent commission structure.
• Access to our award-winning training and development programmes tailored to your career stage.
• Clear and fast career progression with promotion opportunities based on merit.
• Inclusive, collaborative culture with regular social and networking events.
• Access to global career opportunities across 37 countries.

As an inclusive employer, Michael Page is dedicated to improving diversity representation across our teams. We particularly encourage applications from candidates who are ethnically diverse or have a disability.

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