Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Leicester
10 months ago
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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

  • Driving Sector

  • Gi Group, Leicester

  • Salary up to £27,500 plus uncapped commission and Award Winning Benefits

    Advance your career with a remarkable opportunity as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in our Driving Sector, offering a competitive salary of up to £27,500, along with the potential for uncapped commission, enabling you to significantly enhance your earnings.

    This role not only offers financial rewards but also includes Award-Winning Benefits that demonstrate our dedication to employee satisfaction and professional growth.

    Enjoy an appealing holiday package that begins with 25 days, increasing to 30 days with tenure, in addition to public holidays. You will also receive an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!

    With exclusive perks, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and strong retirement plans, Gi Group places a high priority on your well-being and financial security.

    Embark on a fulfilling career with us and become part of a global organisation that fosters teamwork and offers extensive training programs to help you progress in your career.

    Role Overview:

    As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will immerse yourself in the recruitment industry, specifically within the driving sector. You will collaborate with a dynamic team that thrives on the excitement of matching the right candidates with the right clients.

    The main objective of this position is to expand the location and enhance our driving recruitment services.

    What You'll Do:

    Secure new vacancies through innovative and dynamic sales and business development initiatives.
    Provide thorough recruitment services for both temporary and permanent positions, skillfully overseeing the entire process.
    Produce high-caliber leads for sales efforts from a variety of sources.
    Consistently meet and surpass daily and weekly objectives for outreach calls and client meetings
    Work alongside experienced consultants to gain essential knowledge about the recruitment process and current industry trends.
    Promote our driving division by fostering strong client relationships and comprehending their recruitment requirements.
    Excel in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple tasks with ease and maintaining high-quality standards throughout.

    What We're Looking For in our Trainee Recruitment Consultant :

  • An exceptionally driven individual with a relentless ambition to succeed, consistently striving to surpass limits and reach new heights in the recruitment sector.

  • Exhibits outstanding communication abilities that facilitate smooth interactions and foster meaningful relationships with both candidates and clients, building trust and engagement.

  • Excels in a collaborative, team-focused setting where cooperation and camaraderie not only boost personal performance but also lead to shared successes.

  • Motivated by a sincere passion for recruitment

  • While previous experience is appreciated, we are especially interested in candidates who display enthusiasm, a proactive mindset, and the potential for development!

  • Must hold valid UK drivers license and access to own vehicle for client and site visits

    Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

    Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

    Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

    We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website

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