Recruitment Consultant - Business Development Focus in Basildon

Job Overview

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for recruitment and a knack for building strong client relationships? Join a dynamic UK-based recruitment agency as a Recruitment Consultant with a focus on client acquisition and business development. In this fully remote role, you’ll play a pivotal role in expanding our client base, identifying hiring needs, and delivering bespoke recruitment solutions to fast-growing UK businesses. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an agile, forward-thinking environment where your input and energy directly impact business success.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage new business leads across multiple industries.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients.
• Conduct discovery calls and client consultations to understand hiring objectives.
• Collaborate with internal resourcing teams to deliver the right talent solutions.
• Manage a structured sales pipeline using CRM tools to track progress and follow-ups.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity to uncover opportunities.
• Consistently meet or exceed KPIs including outreach targets, client meetings, and placements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a recruitment or business development role.
• Demonstrated ability to meet or surpass sales and/or placement targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to work independently and manage your own schedule.
• Proficiency in CRM software and recruitment tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a laptop or desktop computer.