iO Associates
Lead Recruitment Consultant
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Recruitment Consultant
iO Associates | Technology | Manchester
£26,000 - £35,000 + uncapped commission | Full-time | Permanent
iO Associates is looking for ambitious and commercially driven individuals to join our growing Manchester technology team as a Recruitment Consultant.
Technology is a huge and constantly evolving industry, and our Manchester team recruits across a wide range of specialist markets. From Microsoft Dynamics and SAP to SaaS, software and hardware, you'll have the opportunity to develop expertise in a market that interests you while building a career in recruitment and sales.
This is an opportunity to develop into a successful recruitment consultant, with clear progression and uncapped earning potential.
About iO Associates
iO Associates is a specialist talent partner working across technology, engineering and defence, supporting organisations across the UK, Europe and the US.
Our Manchester office was established to support the North's thriving technology and engineering markets. The team works across a broad range of technology specialisms, building long-term relationships with businesses and connecting them with highly skilled professionals.
Depending on the market you join, you could specialise in areas such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, SaaS, software, hardware or other specialist technology disciplines.
This gives you the opportunity to become a genuine expert in your market, build your own professional network and develop long-term relationships with both clients and candidates.
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iO has built its reputation around specialist knowledge, strong communities and long-term relationships, with more than 100 niche markets covered across technology, engineering and defence.
Our Learning & Development team was recognised with the Princess Royal Training Award in 2023, reflecting the investment we make in developing our people.
What We Offer
- Uncapped commission
- Award-winning six-month training programme
- Clear progression pathway into senior and leadership roles
- One-to-one coaching and mentoring
- Monthly lunch clubs, incentives and team events
- Holiday incentives
- Early finish Fridays
- International career opportunities
- Manchester city-centre office
- Pension scheme and additional company benefits
What You'll Be Doing
As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll learn how to manage the recruitment process from both a client and candidate perspective while developing your own specialist technology market.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing new business and identifying commercial opportunities
- Making outbound sales calls and booking meetings
- Building relationships with technology businesses and hiring managers
- Negotiating commercial terms and recruitment agreements
- Sourcing candidates through LinkedIn, job boards and networking
- Speaking with and qualifying candidates
- Managing the recruitment process through to placement
- Developing specialist knowledge within your chosen technology market
- Building your professional network and personal brand
- Working towards individual and team sales targets
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What We're Looking For
Over 1 year of technical recruitment experience to succeed here.
We're looking for people who are ambitious, commercially driven and motivated by achieving results.
What matters most is your attitude, ambition and potential.
We're looking for:
- Ambition - you want to progress and build a successful career
- Commercial drive - you're motivated by targets, performance and earning potential
- Resilience - you can handle rejection and setbacks
- Confidence - you're comfortable speaking to new people and building relationships
- Competitive mindset - you enjoy challenging yourself and achieving results
- Self-motivation - you take ownership of your goals and development
- Coachability - you're open to feedback and committed to improving
Whether you have experience working across SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, SaaS, software, hardware or another area of technology, you'll have the opportunity to develop your own market, build a strong network and progress your career.
If you're driven, commercially minded and ready to build a career where your performance is rewarded, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to start your career with iO Associates in Manchester.
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