Pybus Recruitment Ltd
Automotive Recruitment Researcher
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Job Title: Automotive Recruitment Researcher
Location: Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20
Salary: £35,000 basic salary + uncapped commission / bonus – OTE £50,000-£60,000+
Position: Full Time and Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 9.00am-5.30pm - no weekends!
About the Role
Our client is trusted by many of the world’s leading Automotive brands to appoint their senior leaders and deliver intelligence-based talent strategies. They carry out executive search assignments and research projects across the globe that are helping to shape the future of the Automotive sector by delivering the key decision-makers and innovators of tomorrow.
They are now actively looking to add to their team and are looking for an Automotive Recruitment Researcher who will be based from their headquarters in Stockbridge, Hampshire.
The Automotive Recruitment Researcher will play a critical role in supporting their executive search and research assignments, working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality market intelligence and candidate engagement.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct in-depth research into target organizations, markets, and industry sectors using databases, online tools, and direct outreach.
- Attend client briefings, project calls, and meetings alongside Lead Consultants.
- Identify, map, and directly approach senior-level candidates via telephone and digital channels.
- Engage, qualify, and secure candidate interest and commitment to live search assignments.
- Collect and manage candidate information in full compliance with GDPR and internal processes.
- Verbally assess candidates against agreed role competencies and selection criteria.
- Create search reports through accurate database management, research insights, and market analysis.
- Generate candidate referrals through senior industry contacts and professional networks.
- Continuously develop sector knowledge and stay informed on relevant industry news and trends.
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Skills, Knowledge and Experience:
- Strong knowledge of the Automotive sector.
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong report writing skills.
Personal Attributes:
- Passionate about learning and contributing to a well-performing business.
- Excellent people skills.
- Resilient to pressure, working at pace, and ability to multitask.
- A team player.
- Practical problem-solving ability.
- Using own initiative to work through issues or problems, without the need to be completely dependent.
- Sociable, outgoing, committed, conscientious, and motivated.
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This role would suit someone who is a Sales Executive / Business Manager / Transaction Manager in a car dealership who is looking for a change in role but is still keen to be involved in the Automotive sector and does not want to work weekends.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of the Automotive sector.
- Proven ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
- Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Driving licence and full use of your own motor vehicle.
Benefits
- uncapped commission
- Pension scheme
To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Jonathan Sweasey at Pybus Recruitment on email: jonathan@pybusrecruitment.co.uk or call 0191 8237799
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