Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Recruitment Consultant  

Division: Permanent/Contract 

Reports to: Team Manager

Who are we? 
The Company Marcus Donald People officially started trading in October 2005. Since then we've been cultivating strong, genuine relationships with an impressive client base spanning sectors including FinTech, Ecommerce, Media, Not for Profit, Professional and Financial Services. We are going through a period of sustainable expansion and are looking for hard-working, talented & target driven individuals to help us drive our growth. We are looking to develop new strategic markets and increase market share both within the UK and internationally which creates an abundance of opportunities for the right individuals to establish new recruitment desks, move into leadership positions and even own an equity stake in the company.   

Job Summary 

To build, develop and maintain relationships with clients and candidates by offering a consultative recruitment solution to meet their needs. Develop an understanding of your specialist market sector through client and candidate generation, networking and research. To maximise opportunities within your specialist field and to meet and exceed individual objectives while maintaining a high level of service. 

Duties & Responsibilities for Trainee Recruitment Consultant: 

Sales/Business Generation Activities 

• Identify new business opportunities primarily through telephone-based business development.
• Develop a strong pool of candidates, taking into consideration soft skills as well as technical skills and experience.
• Develop business relationships with clients.
• Work to build Marcus Donald People’s market presence and reputation.
• Maintain and develop the client database.
• Follow Marcus Donald People best practice.
• Develop a good understanding of your specialist market sector.

Administration & General 

• Use in-house IT systems to generate candidates and clients.
• Marketing to professional standards and in line with our quality management.
• Ensure all candidate and client records are kept in line with recruitment legislation.
• Develop a good understanding of Marcus Donald People’s Contract/Permanent Terms and Conditions.
• Write and place job advertisements using job boards and our Company website.

Person Specification required for Trainee Recruitment Consultant: 

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience: 

Skills

• Business Development
• Good networking ability
• Negotiation and influencing
• Client Relationship building ability 

Characteristics 

• Target Driven and Results Oriented
• Team Player
• Ambition and Desire to succeed
• Strong work ethic
• Treating People Fairly
• Tenacious
• Confident

If you are looking to kick-start your career within sales and progress within an established company then call Ellie or alternatively, you can apply through this job advert. 

Trainee Recruitment Consultant