Junior Recruitment Consultant - Sales

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Training and mentorship

Exposure to sales recruitment

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a proactive Junior Recruitment Consultant to support a busy sales recruitment team. This entry-level role offers training, mentorship, and hands-on exposure to sourcing, screening, and client engagement.

You will learn recruitment best practices, conduct initial candidate screening, schedule interviews, and help manage candidate records while developing essential sales recruitment skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Business, Marketing, Psychology or related field.
• Strong interest in a career in recruitment consultancy, especially sales recruitment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants in sourcing and screening candidates for sales roles.
• Conduct initial telephone interviews to assess candidate suitability and interest.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the process.
• Update and maintain candidate databases and recruitment records accurately.
• Learn and apply effective recruitment and sales techniques under guidance.
• Support the team with administrative tasks and client engagement activities in Soweto.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a thriving recruitment consultancy , is seeking an enthusiastic Junior Recruitment Consultant to join their dedicated sales recruitment team in Soweto . This entry-level position is perfect for an ambitious individual eager to build a successful career in recruitment. You will receive comprehensive training and mentorship, assisting in sourcing sales professionals, conducting initial candidate screenings, and learning the intricacies of client engagement. This role offers a fantastic foundation for developing essential recruitment skills within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants in sourcing and screening candidates for sales roles.
• Conduct initial telephone interviews to assess candidate suitability and interest.
• Schedule interviews and manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Update and maintain candidate databases and recruitment records accurately.
• Learn and apply effective recruitment and sales techniques under guidance.
• Support the team with administrative tasks and client engagement activities in Soweto .

Requirements

• Recent graduate with a degree in Business, Marketing, Psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• A strong interest in pursuing a career in recruitment consultancy , particularly in sales recruitment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and manage tasks efficiently in Soweto .
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive training program and ongoing mentorship.
• Exposure to the dynamic sales recruitment market.
• Opportunities for career progression within the consultancy.
• A vibrant and supportive team culture in Soweto .