Senior Consultant - Contracting Commerce

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Singapore is seeking a proactive professional to build client partnerships and connect professionals with contract, interim and fractional opportunities across commercial organisations. You will develop expertise in flexible talent solutions, supported by structured training, clear progression and a global network.

Join the Commerce Contracting practice and help organisations access talent for interim appointments, fractional engagements and project-based assignments while advising

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in recruitment, sales, business development or account management.
• Ability to build relationships and deliver commercial results.
• Interest in contract, interim and fractional recruitment and flexible talent solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients to understand priorities for contract, interim and fractional talent.
• Identify new opportunities from transformation projects, growth, leadership gaps or specialist needs.
• Advise clients on recruitment solutions for time-bound assignments and fractional roles.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including client briefings, sourcing, interviews and offers.
• Coordinate with internal teams on engagement, onboarding and documentation.

Skills

Business development

Account management

Recruitment

Job description

Job Summary/Introduction

Build client partnerships and connectprofessionals with contract, interim and fractional opportunities acrosscommercial organisations. Develop your expertise in flexible talentsolutions and grow your career with Michael Page, supported by structuredtraining, clear progression and a global network.

Details About the Client

Join Michael Page Singapore's CommerceContracting practice, helping organisations access talent for interimappointments, fractional engagements and project-based assignments. You willpartner with clients to address business continuity, transformation andspecialist skills needs, while connecting professionals with flexible careeropportunities. We welcome relevant experience in recruitment, sales, businessdevelopment or account management.

About Us

Michael Page is a globally recognisedleader in professional recruitment, with a presence in over 30 countries and areputation built on excellence, integrity, and innovation. As a key regionalhub and one of our highest-performing markets, our Singapore office offers theopportunity to join a team of exceptional talent, partnering with some of theworld's leading organisations across a broad range of sectors. With access to astrong client network, cutting-edge tools, and the freedom to build your own strategy,Michael Page provides the platform for ambitious individuals to grow andsucceed.

Role Description

• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their business priorities and requirements for contract, interim and fractional talent.
• Identify new business opportunities arising from transformation projects, business growth, temporary leadership gaps, leave cover and specialist skills requirements.
• Advise clients on recruitment solutions for time-bound assignments, interim appointments and fractional roles involving an agreed portion of a professional's working time.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including client briefings, candidate sourcing and assessment, interview coordination, offer negotiation and assignment follow-up.
• Work with clients to define assignment scope, required expertise, expected outcomes, duration and working arrangements.
• Build networks of professionals interested in contract, interim, project-based and fractional opportunities through direct sourcing, referrals and market mapping.
• Assess candidates against job-related requirements, considering their expertise, relevant achievements, availability and ability to deliver within the assignment scope.
• Advise clients and candidates on talent availability, remuneration, assignment expectations and recruitment processes.
• Prepare recruitment proposals and negotiate fees, assignment terms and service agreements within company guidelines.
• Coordinate with relevant internal teams on engagement arrangements, onboarding, documentation and assignment administration in accordance with applicable requirements and company policies.
• Maintain regular contact with clients and placed professionals to support assignment delivery, address concerns and discuss extensions or future opportunities.
• Develop your understanding of flexible workforce models and market trends to support informed client conversations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across teams and locations on client opportunities, candidate referrals and recruitment delivery.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and handle client and candidate information confidentially.
• Uphold fair recruitment practices, service quality and professional integrity throughout the recruitment process.

Candidate Profile

• Relevant experience in recruitment, sales, business development or account management, with the ability to build relationships and deliver commercial results.
• An interest in contract, interim and fractional recruitment and a willingness to develop expertise in flexible talent solutions. Relevant recruitment or workforce solutions experience would be an advantage.
• The ability to understand business challenges and translate them into clear hiring or assignment requirements.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities, engage prospective clients and develop existing accounts.
• Clear communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative approach to understanding client and candidate needs.
• Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, deadlines and onboarding requirements.
• Responsiveness and sound judgement when managing time-sensitive requirements and changing assignment needs.
• Attention to detail when handling commercial terms, assignment documentation & recruitment records.
• A commitment to fair hiring, confidentiality and building trusted, long-term professional relationships.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

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