Location: Atlanta House, Higham Ferrers
Salary: £28,000–£30,000 (negotiable DOE) plus uncapped commission
OTE: £38,000 - £45,000 + subject to performance
Working Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm - No weekend working
Know the KBB or merchant industry? Turn that knowledge into a rewarding career.
At Simon Acres Group Ltd, we believe the best specialist recruiters understand the industries they recruit for.
We're an established recruitment business specialising in the Kitchen, Bathroom & Bedroom (KBB) and merchant sectors. Our reputation is built on industry knowledge, strong relationships and understanding what makes the right match between a business and its people.
We're looking for someone to join our Higham Ferrers team who understands the KBB or merchant industry and is ready to take the next step in their career.
Perhaps you work in kitchen or bathroom design, showroom sales, manufacturing, account management, or for a builders', plumbing or electrical merchant.
You already understand the products, businesses and people that make these industries tick. Now, you can use that knowledge to help shape careers, build business relationships and develop your own success in recruitment.
No previous recruitment experience but plenty of KBB/ Merchant experience?
No problem. We'll provide comprehensive recruitment training, a structured induction and ongoing support to help you develop the skills and confidence to succeed.
Equally, if you're an experienced recruiter with a proven track record who is keen to specialise in the KBB and merchant markets, we'd love to hear from you.
What makes Simon Acres Group different?
Joining us means more than taking on a new job. You'll have the opportunity to build a specialist career within an established business that values industry knowledge, relationships and personal development.
Here's what you can look forward to:
A dedicated wellbeing room – a comfy, quiet space to take a break, recharge and step away from your desk.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – access to additional support when you need it.
Comprehensive induction and training – structured guidance to help you learn our systems, processes and recruitment approach.
A supportive team – work alongside colleagues who share knowledge, collaborate and help each other succeed.
An established industry reputation – benefit from Simon Acres Group Ltd's specialist presence and relationships across the KBB and merchant sectors.
Company incentives and team rewards – recognition and rewards for performance and achievements.
Company meals and social events – opportunities to celebrate successes and get to know your colleagues.
Progression opportunities - As your experience and performance grow, there will be opportunities to develop your skills, increase your earnings and progress within the business.
Secure, free on-site parking – convenient parking at our Higham Ferrers office.
Monday to Friday working – enjoy your evenings and weekends without the expectation of weekend work.
What will you be doing?
This is a 360 recruitment role, meaning you'll be involved in the full recruitment process, from developing client relationships and finding candidates through to securing placements.
Your industry knowledge will give you a valuable starting point, while your training will help you develop the skills needed to manage your own recruitment desk.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing relationships with businesses across the KBB and merchant sectors, understanding their recruitment needs and identifying opportunities to work together.
- Sourcing candidates, conducting screening calls and interviews, and assessing their experience and suitability for available roles.
- Building a strong database of industry professionals and maintaining relationships with candidates throughout their careers.
- Identifying new opportunities, developing client relationships and contributing to the growth of your specialist market.
- Coordinating interviews, gathering feedback, supporting offers and helping candidates and clients through to successful placements.
- Taking ownership of your activity, managing your pipeline and working towards agreed performance targets.
- Building your recruitment, sales and negotiation skills with support from the team and applying your growing knowledge of the market.
- You'll be encouraged to take ownership of your desk, build your own relationships and develop into a successful specialist consultant.
Who are we looking for?
We're interested in people who understand the value of relationships, enjoy working towards goals and want to build a successful career.
Our ideal candidate will bring one or more of the following:
- Experience within the KBB industry, including kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, showrooms, design, manufacturing or supply.
- Experience within a builders', plumbing, heating or other relevant merchant business.
- A proven track record in recruitment, with the motivation to learn and specialise in the KBB and merchant markets.
- Direct KBB or merchant industry experience is particularly valuable, but we also welcome applications from established recruiters who can demonstrate strong commercial results and a willingness to learn our specialist markets.
Alongside your experience, you'll ideally be:
- Confident communicating with people at all levels.
- Comfortable building and maintaining professional relationships.
- Commercially minded, with an interest in sales and business development.
- Proactive, organised and able to manage your own workload.
- Motivated by targets, results and earning potential.
- Resilient and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
- Open to feedback, training and continuous development.
- Previous recruitment experience is not essential for candidates with relevant KBB or merchant industry experience.
Ready to take the next step?
If you know the KBB or merchant industry and are ready to turn that experience into a new career, or you're an established recruiter looking for an opportunity to specialise, we'd love to hear from you.
You don't need to tick every box. We're interested in your experience, your approach and what you could bring to the team.
Apply today or contact Leah for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
Simon Acres Group Ltd
Specialist recruitment across the KBB and merchant sectors
