Recruitment Consultant

  • Tom Orange Recruitment Ltd
  • Irchester, Northamptonshire
  • Feb 26, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

We are seeking a driven, commercially minded Recruitment Consultant with a strong focus on sales and business development. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a target-driven environment, enjoys building lasting client relationships, and is motivated by uncapped earning potential.

As a Sales-Focused Recruitment Consultant, you will be responsible for generating new business, managing client accounts, and delivering high-quality recruitment solutions. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients while proactively identifying and placing top talent in the market.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Sales

Proactively identify and win new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, and market mapping

Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow your client portfolio

Build strong, long-term relationships with hiring managers and key decision-makers

Attend client meetings, pitch services, and negotiate terms of business

Achieve and exceed individual revenue and activity targets

Recruitment Delivery

Source, screen, and interview candidates using various channels

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job brief to placement

Provide consultative advice to clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and hiring strategies

Maintain strong candidate relationships to build a reliable talent pipeline

Account Management

Deliver exceptional service to ensure repeat business

Upsell and cross-sell additional recruitment services

Handle offer negotiations and close placements effectively

Key Skills & Experience

Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or business development

Strong track record of achieving or exceeding targets

Confident communicator with excellent negotiation skills

Resilient, self-motivated, and highly driven

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment

What We Offer

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

Clear progression pathway and career development opportunities

Ongoing training and mentorship

Incentives, bonuses, and team rewards

  • Supportive and high-performance culture

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone who:

Enjoys sales and building client relationships

Is motivated by financial reward and performance targets

Wants autonomy and ownership of their desk

Thrives in a competitive, results-driven environment

will be looking to progress into a senior consultant or manager role