Siamo Recruitment is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and sales-driven individual to join our growing Ashby-de-la-Zouch branch as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. No previous recruitment experience is required; if you have confidence, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for sales and building relationships, this role will give you the platform to build a long-term career. You will receive full training and support to develop into a successful 360 Recruitment Consultant, with the opportunity to build your own client base and progress within the business.
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Salary: 28-30k per annum + commission
Incentives: Exciting sales competitions with opportunities to win trips to Dubai, Miami and Ibiza!
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30
About the Role:
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will support the full recruitment process, from sourcing candidates and managing vacancies to helping develop client relationships and generating new business. You will play a key role in driving branch growth by supporting sales activity, ensuring a high-quality service to both clients and candidates. This is a fast-paced, varied role where no two days are the same, and your confidence in picking up the phone and speaking to potential clients will be central to your success.
Key Responsibilities:
Proactively identify new business opportunities through cold calling, lead generation and client outreach.
Support business development activities, including arranging and attending client meetings.
Source, screen and interview candidates for temporary and permanent vacancies.
Advertise vacancies across job boards and social media platforms to attract suitable candidates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates to encourage repeat business.
Assist with candidate registrations, compliance checks and onboarding processes.
Maintain accurate recruitment records and update internal systems and databases.
Work towards individual and branch sales targets, contributing to overall performance.
Develop your knowledge of the recruitment industry through ongoing training and on-the-job learning.
Key Requirements:
Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and candidates.
Genuine interest in sales and business development, with a proactive approach to generating opportunities.
Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking to new people in a professional manner.
Good IT literacy, including the ability to use MS Office and learn new recruitment systems.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple vacancies and tasks.
Resilient and able to work effectively in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
Desirable Skills:
Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail or any target-driven environment.
Experience dealing with customers or stakeholders over the phone.
Background in building and maintaining relationships with clients or customers.
Demonstrated aptitude for upselling or cross-selling products or services.
An interest in recruitment, business development or account management.
Experience using CRM or database systems in a commercial setting.
If you are ambitious, confident, enjoy speaking to people and have a passion for sales, this is a strong opportunity to start a rewarding recruitment career. Apply now to take the next step with Siamo Recruitment and grow with a successful, expanding branch
