Job descriptionGraduate Recruitment Consultant Portsmouth - £26,500 starting basic salary plus Uncapped Commission = Realistic OTE up to £40,000 Year 1 We are currently looking to grow our Engineering Division and are on the lookout for a Graduate Recruitment Consultant to join us on a full‑time, permanent basis based out of our Portsmouth office. Key Markets * Engineering (Fire & Security, Entrance Systems, Lift & Escalator, HVAC & Electrical) * Transport & Logistics * Healthcare * Automotive With exciting plans for growth over the next few years, it’s a fantastic time to join our established team as a Graduate Recruitment Consultant where you’ll successfully learn all the tools to become a top‑level recruiter. Our centrally located HQ in Portsmouth is within easy reach of Southampton, Fareham, Waterlooville and Cosham and provides beautiful views of the marina. We also have a second office in Chichester, within walking distance of coffee shops and a commercial shopping centre. Benefits * Centrally located HQ within easy reach of Southampton, Fareham, Portsmouth, Chichester and Waterlooville * Fully air‑conditioned offices * Beautiful views of the Marina while you work * Free parking for all staff and visitors * Top‑level commission scheme of up to 25% earnings on billings enabling you to earn 6 figures per year * Consistency bonus paid in addition to monthly commission * Wear what you want – a relaxed office environment where you can be yourself * Additional weekly, monthly and quarterly incentives implemented by management across departments to boost morale among the team * Progression opportunities via our 5‑step to Management programme (Graduate, Consultant, Senior, Team Leader, Division Manager) * Friday 4pm finishes * Flexible start and finish times * 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays * Uniform provided for those who want to wear it – fleeces & T‑shirts * Team days out twice a year (Summer and Winter) * Quarterly team lunches for hitting company targets * Accredited training courses offered & paid for after successful passing of probation (REC) * Employee referral scheme – £1,000 Responsibilities * Join our Engineering Division and learn how to place candidates in full‑time, permanent positions within our existing client base * Gain training from senior management and experienced consultants to better understand your specialist market within the Engineering Team and become an expert in that area * Source candidates, understand their needs and match them to a suitable role * Market our services to potential new clients, bringing on new business and establishing yourself as a 360‑recruitment consultant * Qualify vacancies to ensure you have all the information needed to find the ideal candidate * Manage the recruitment process from start to finish – initial registration call through to on‑boarding, including candidate sourcing, role qualification, client negotiations, organising interviews, discussing offers and providing feedback while building long‑lasting relationships with clients and candidates * Maintain our CRM system, adding quality candidates and clients to aid the growth of the business and our Engineering Department Ideal Person * Experience in a sales environment, ideally in telesales or field sales, and have previously worked towards and exceeded KPIs * Resilient, tenacious with a passion for new challenges * Enjoy achieving targets and working towards new goals * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Positive mindset * Confident, outgoing, with the ability to build relationships * Excellent time‑management and organisational skills * Ambitious and determined to create a successful career within the recruitment industry J-18808-Ljbffr