Business Development Consultant

Agency

London

Permanent ⁄ £25000 - £30000

Updated May 12, 2012

A recruitment consultant is responsible for helping employer's [clients] to recruit staff for job vacancies [candidates]. These vacancies can be permanent or temporary roles, and can range from junior level staff to managers and directors.
Recruitment consultants develop an understanding of their client's requirements, then identify potential staff (candidates) through existing contacts found on the Michael Page candidate data base or by advertising roles and taking the response. There is also headhunting (only in the case of executive search) which is traditionally used for high level roles. They assess candidates' skills through interviews, tests and background checks, then make recommendations to their client, which may also involve selling a candidate in for a role.
The recruitment consultant would then follow through the who recruitment lifecycle on behalf of the client by briefing candidates, setting up interviews, confirming meetings, taking client and candidate feedback, facilitating further meetings and interview format and when successful negotiation of offers.
Consultants also provide advice to both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and career opportunities. Developing solid relationships with clients is integral to the role.
A recruitment consultant's role is demanding and diverse, involving:
• using marketing and business knowledge to extend company contacts;
• identifying and evaluating employers' recruitment needs;
• negotiating terms of employment;
• interviewing potential candidates.

Who we're looking for
Driven, motivated, entrepreneurial individuals who have a passion to perform and deliver world class customer service.
You will be career minded and driven by working in a sales and target focussed environment.
Individuals with a natural ability to build and maintain relationships.
You will be passionate about shaping people's careers and have a genuine interest in understanding what motivates,drives, and what is important to people.
Individuals who think outside of the box and are not looking for a typical 9 - 5.

About our client
Leading Recruitment Agency

What's on offer
Excellent starting basic salary with uncapped bonus earning potential. You will receive continued training and development throughout your career and given all of the support to have a massively successful career.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7831 2000. Job Ref: 13117186
Your application will be sent to Carly Perry.

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