Job Title:
Recruitment Consultant
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Location:
Dundalk
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Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
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Hours:
37.5 hours per week (reasonable flexibility required)
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We believe in rewarding hard work and supporting career development.
Our team is dedicated to helping candidates thrive and grow with our clients.
* Competitive salary of €28,000 - €30,000
* Reward & Recognition Scheme
* Private Healthcare
* Life Assurance Pension Plan
* 36 days annual leave, including public holidays
About this role: We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Recruitment Consultant to join our Dundalk branch. This individual will have a background in recruitment or sales and thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Sales & Business Development:
o Generate new business and meet sales/gross profit targets in line with KPIs.
o Conduct client visits (new and existing), identify leads, and support proposals/tenders including fee negotiation.
o Source candidates and contribute to sales opportunities through cross-selling.
2. Client Management:
o Manage client relationships, vacancies, and sites while ensuring high-quality service.
o Gather and analyse client data (headcount, attrition, structure, salary benchmarks, candidate pools).
o Network internally and externally to build partnerships and identify opportunities.
o Maintain accurate records on the CRM, provide management information, conduct client surveys, and deliver presentations.
o Offer on-call support to clients as required.
3. Candidate Management:
o Source, register, and talent pool candidates in line with KPIs.
o Pre-screen, test, and prepare candidates for interviews, providing detailed client/job insights.
o Give feedback, career advice, and negotiate offers, pay, and terms of employment.
o Manage temp availability, spec and market CVs, shortlist candidates, and ensure CVs meet client requirements.
4. Quality & Compliance:
o Adhere to processes, QMS, and legislative requirements.
o Carry out vetting, compliance, and payroll-related checks.
o Ensure accurate CRM use and high-quality communications.
o Support Branch Manager with recruitment, induction, coaching, and deputising when required.
o Mentor staff across branches, share expertise, and manage own professional development.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is ambitious, people-focused, and eager to build their career with a respected recruitment business.
Requirements:
* 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 organisational skills
* Commercial awareness and resilience under pressure
* Full clean driving licence or access to transport
We offer excellent development potential in a supportive and dynamic team.