Hays
Sales Recruitment Consultant
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Start Your Sales Career in Recruitment with Hays
Are you a confident communicator with a background in sales? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment? If you're ambitious, resilient, and ready to take your career to the next level, recruitment could be the perfect fit—and we want to hear from you.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll use your sales experience to build relationships, drive results, and make a real impact. Your responsibilities will include:
- Client Development: Build and grow relationships with clients, understanding their hiring needs and delivering tailored recruitment solutions.
- Candidate Engagement: Attract and engage top talent, guiding them through the recruitment process to ensure a smooth and successful experience.
- Sales & Negotiation: Use your sales skills to negotiate terms and close deals that benefit both clients and candidates.
- Performance & Targets: Work towards clear KPIs and revenue goals, collaborating with a high-performing team to achieve success.
- Market Insight: Stay informed on industry trends and become a trusted advisor in your specialist area.
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What We’re Looking For
We’re especially interested in candidates who bring:
- Previous sales experience desired (luxury retail, telesales, B2B, or similar)
- A results-driven and target-focused mindset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Resilience, determination, and a proactive attitude
- Confidence, ambition, and a desire to grow your career
Why Choose Hays?
At Hays, we don’t just place people into jobs—we build careers. With over 50 years of global success, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where your potential is limitless.
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You’ll benefit from:
- Uncapped commission, paid 13 times a year
- A culture that rewards success and supports your earning potential
- Industry-leading training and development from day one
- Hybrid working and flexible working patterns
- Opportunities for international career progression
- Recognition through local, regional, and national incentives
- A wide range of wellbeing initiatives and employee benefits
- Referral bonuses and paid volunteering days
- A welcoming, inclusive culture with internal support networks
Shape Your Future with Hays
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to turn your sales skills into a rewarding career in recruitment, apply now and let’s build your tomorrow—together.
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