Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultancy

Bristol

Permanent ⁄ £23000 - £28000

Updated November 15, 2008

The role of the Consultant is broadly to:

Identify and develop client business/relationships in a competitive environment
Contribute to the attraction of candidates and maintain the candidate relationship
Assess and respond to the needs of each particular client or assignment
Source suitable candidates and brief them on opportunities offered by the client
Manage the process from initial contact, through interview to offer stage and beyond
Offer CV, interview and general career advice

This will involve:

Promoting the services of Michael Page and yourself to clients, initially by telephone and then by way of a formal meeting
Forging long term relationships resulting in repeat business and client/candidate loyalty
Interviewing candidates, either on a general basis, with a specific assignment in mind or from an advertised selection assignment
Presenting suitable candidates to clients by way of detailed CV's or assessments
Ensuring peripheral arrangements such as interview times, dates, job descriptions etc. are in place and communicated to all relevant parties
Providing a professional and consultative service to both clients and candidates based on your market and commercial awareness
Working as an integral part of a team focusing in the broader day to day issues of business development, effective communication, systems & procedures, training and proactively maximizing commercial performance
Making maximum use of your time to achieve your individual and business potential

Who we're looking for
You will be well educated and have either already worked in recruitment/sales OR you will have a technical background related toprocurement/supply chain/engineering or manufacturingwith a desire to commence a sales orientated career.Excellent written and oral communication skills,strong problem solving abilities, resilience and honesty are critical factors to ensure success.

About our client
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world. Michael Page is an internationally recognized leader at the forefront of the staffing industry, providing a broad range of recruiting services for several Fortune 500 and blue chip companies. Building upon our reputation of finding the right person for the job, we have earned the respect of premier employers throughout the world. The pace is fast, the atmosphere is positive and exciting, and the rewards and earning potential are fantastic. Michael Page Engineering & Manufacturing and Michael Page Procurement & Supply Chain are two of the fastest growing parts of Michael Page. This is due to the strength of the marketplace and the commitment of the people that work within this division.

What's on offer
£excellent + high bonus potential + benefits

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0117-906 5500. Job Ref: 12995130
Your application will be sent to David Thomas.