Business Development Consultant - Recruitment

Manchester
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Location: Manchester

Are you a dynamic Business Development Executive/Sales Consultant with a knack for sales and a passion for connecting people? Would you like to bring that skillset into recruitment that offers a strong base salary, high earning potential and foster long term relationships with clients and candidates alike?

At NES Fircroft, we excel in high-potential engineering sectors like Energy & Renewables, Manufacturing, and more. As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll use your sales expertise to secure top-tier talent, ensuring a seamless hiring process. You'll connect professionals with exciting opportunities, build strong relationships, and drive change in renewable energy and sustainability.

Bring your sales and business development track record to the table, and we'll teach you the recruitment stuff.

Your Responsibilities:
Sales and Client Acquisition: Use your sales skills to identify and secure new business opportunities, building a robust client base.
Creative Sourcing: Employ innovative strategies to expand your talent pool and attract top-tier candidates—Boolean expertise is a plus!
Client Relations: Manage client relationships with finesse—through visits, calls, and in-person meetings.
Talent Acquisition: Identify, evaluate, and place highly skilled engineers in senior, permanent roles.
Multitasking: Skillfully juggle job postings and candidates with the agility of a seasoned professional.Why NES Fircroft? 
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Gain the skills to build and grow your own business.
Global Network: Collaborate with colleagues from around the world!
Supportive Environment: Enjoy the independence to manage your work while being part of an amazing team.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours and lunchtime workout sessions to keep you energised.
Travel Opportunities: Experience international trips and attend award shows in Lisbon, Houston, Dubai, and New York.
Career Growth: Realistic growth opportunities with personalized mentorship.
Competitive Compensation: Attractive starting salary paired with an impressive bonus structure.What We’re Looking For:
Sales Savvy: Proven track record in sales, with the ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.
Dynamic Personality: Outgoing and confident, you're the energy that lights up the recruitment scene.
Multitasking Maestro: Skilled at juggling priorities, you keep multiple projects moving smoothly.
Driven Achiever: Ambitious and goal-oriented, you’re eager to exceed targets and reach new heights.
Proven Performer: With a track record of hitting and surpassing your recruitment goals, success is second nature to you.NES Fircroft is far more than a typical recruitment agency. We're a leading force in the engineering industry, committed to connecting exceptional talent with premier companies. We prioritize innovation, growth, and ensure there’s a bit of fun in everything we do!

NES Fircroft – Empowering with energy

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