Job Title: Recruitment Consultant
We're seeking a proactive and results-driven recruitment professional to join our team in Dundalk, Ireland.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a background in recruitment or sales who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Generate new business and meet sales/gross profit targets in line with key performance indicators (KPIs).
* Conduct client visits, identify leads, and support proposals/tenders including fee negotiation.
* Source candidates and contribute to sales opportunities through cross-selling.
Client Management:
* Manage client relationships, vacancies, and sites while ensuring high-quality service.
* Gather and analyze client data (headcount, attrition, structure, salary benchmarks, candidate pools).
* Network internally and externally to build partnerships and identify opportunities.
* Maintain accurate records on the customer relationship management (CRM) system, provide management information, conduct client surveys, and deliver presentations.
* Offer on-call support to clients as required.
Candidate Management:
* Source, register, and talent pool candidates in line with KPIs.
* Pre-screen, test, and prepare candidates for interviews, providing detailed client/job insights.
* Give feedback, career advice, and negotiate offers, pay, and terms of employment.
* Manage temp availability, spec and market CVs, shortlist candidates, and ensure CVs meet client requirements.
Quality & Compliance:
* Adhere to processes, quality management systems (QMS), and legislative requirements.
* Carry out vetting, compliance, and payroll-related checks.
* Ensure accurate CRM use and high-quality communications.
* Support branch manager with recruitment, induction, coaching, and deputising when required.
* Mentor staff across branches, share expertise, and manage own professional development.
* Perform other duties as needed.
Requirements:
Essential:
* 1+ years' experience in recruitment consultancy (within the last 5 years) or 2+ years' experience in direct sales in a target-driven environment.
* Junior Certificate.
* Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
* Commercial awareness and resilience under pressure.
* Full clean driving license or access to transport.
Desirable:
* Professionally accredited (REC or NRF/ERF).
* Experience using recruitment databases.
What We Offer:
Benefits:
* Excellent development potential in a supportive and dynamic team.
* Opportunities for career growth and advancement.
* Competitive remuneration package.
Others:
If you are ambitious, people-focused, and eager to build your career with a respected recruitment business, we want to hear from you.