Trainee Recruitment Cosultant in Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Siamo Recruitment is offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, motivated and sales-driven individual to join our growing Ashby-de-la-Zouch branch as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. No previous recruitment experience is required; if you have confidence, excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for sales and building relationships, this role will give you the platform to build a long-term career. You will receive full training and support to develop into a successful 360 Recruitment Consultant, with the opportunity to build your own client base and progress within the business.

Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Salary: 28-30k per annum + commission
Incentives: Exciting sales competitions with opportunities to win trips to Dubai, Miami and Ibiza!
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 17:30

About the Role:
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will support the full recruitment process, from sourcing candidates and managing vacancies to helping develop client relationships and generating new business. You will play a key role in driving branch growth by supporting sales activity, ensuring a high-quality service to both clients and candidates. This is a fast-paced, varied role where no two days are the same, and your confidence in picking up the phone and speaking to potential clients will be central to your success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify new business opportunities through cold calling, lead generation and client outreach.
• Support business development activities, including arranging and attending client meetings.
• Source, screen and interview candidates for temporary and permanent vacancies.
• Advertise vacancies across job boards and social media platforms to attract suitable candidates.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates to encourage repeat business.
• Assist with candidate registrations, compliance checks and onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and update internal systems and databases.
• Work towards individual and branch sales targets, contributing to overall performance.
• Develop your knowledge of the recruitment industry through ongoing training and on-the-job learning.

Key Requirements:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and candidates.
• Genuine interest in sales and business development, with a proactive approach to generating opportunities.
• Comfortable making outbound calls and speaking to new people in a professional manner.
• Good IT literacy, including the ability to use MS Office and learn new recruitment systems.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail when managing multiple vacancies and tasks.
• Resilient and able to work effectively in a target-driven, fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Desirable Skills:

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, retail or any target-driven environment.
• Experience dealing with customers or stakeholders over the phone.
• Background in building and maintaining relationships with clients or customers.
• Demonstrated aptitude for upselling or cross-selling products or services.
• An interest in recruitment, business development or account management.
• Experience using CRM or database systems in a commercial setting.

If you are ambitious, confident, enjoy speaking to people and have a passion for sales, this is a strong opportunity to start a rewarding recruitment career. Apply now to take the next step with Siamo Recruitment and grow with a successful, expanding branch.