Is a Dedicated Business Development Specialist the Key to Recruitment Agency Growth?
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Recruitment Consultant with Manufacturing and Engineering Expertise
Location: Cheshire
Nearby Towns: Stockport, Wilmslow, Knutsford, Alderley Edge, Congleton, Poynton, Prestbury
An experienced Recruitment Consultant with over 20 years of expertise spanning multiple sectors, including Manufacturing, Engineering, Life Sciences, and FMCG. This candidate offers a rare blend of business development acumen, team leadership skills, and a proven track record of delivering results. Their career includes managing high-performing teams, securing substantial new business pipelines, and driving operational improvements.
Salary Level: £50k + car allowance/company car
Years of Experience: 20+ years
Industry Experience: Recruitment, Engineering, Scientific, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, FMCG
Key Achievements:
- Increased permanent recruitment revenue from £40,000 to £100,000 within 12 months.
- Secured £13,000 in fees from two roles within three months of joining a new division.
- Mentored three graduate recruiters, guiding them to success in high-value retained searches.
Key Skills
- Business Development: Excellent at expanding client bases, as shown by securing a £150,000 pipeline in less than six months.
- Team Leadership: Hands-on coaching and development of consultants, including mentoring graduates to deliver retained searches worth £60,000.
- Recruitment Operations: Expertise in implementing invoicing systems, CRM tools, and compliance policies to streamline operations.
- Client Relationship Management: Ability to strengthen relationships with key accounts, increasing utilisation across multiple disciplines.
- Commercial Negotiation: Successfully enhanced PSL terms and reduced operational costs for better profitability.
Reasons to Consider This Candidate
- Extensive experience in the Manufacturing and Engineering sectors, specialising in both permanent and contract placements.
- Proven ability to generate significant revenue and build strong client pipelines, with measurable achievements in past roles.
- Adept at managing recruitment operations, from business development to team mentoring, while ensuring profitability.
- Skilled in navigating complex recruitment landscapes, including IR35 compliance, GDPR policies, and multi-country payroll systems.
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