Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Andover Office.
About Us
Backline Logistics is a specialist recruitment contractor, transport operator and training provider, with over 30 years of expertise serving the Transport & Logistics sector. With over 10 branches located across the South of England.
The Position
As a a senior consultant you will be responsible for overseeing the branch recruitment, allocating of temporary and/or permanent placements to the appropriate candidates and managing/creating your own sales pipeline.
You will be required to:
* Conduct interviews with candidates applying for temporary and/or permanent roles as appropriate.
* Ensure copies of all relevant documentation are taken at point of interview.
* Field incoming calls from temporary staff, clients and other Backline employees, taking the required action or escalating to the appropriate level of authority.
* Allocate placements to the appropriate candidate(s) and liaise with the relevant client in a timely manner to maximise the success rate for fulfilled bookings.
* Complete daily operations reports.
* Maintain daily ring-round contact with clients.
* Execute our sales activity pipeline (flyer, mail, telesale, follow up).
* Arrange and attend regular sales meetings.
* Conduct any other task(s) as reasonably requested by the Regional Manager or Director.
About you
Alongside your positive attitude – you will have the drive to succeed, the hunger to deliver and a desire to go that extra mile providing excellence in customer service.
* Computer literate (Microsoft office)
* Experience utilising time and organisation skills
* Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and by phone/email
* Strong written and spoken English
* Able to perform well under pressure
* Excellent attention to detail
* Someone looking for a dynamic and exciting role where no two days are the same!
* Strong recruitment experience ideally within logistics however sector not essential.
What we will give you
* 30 days holiday inclusive of BH rising to 25+ BH after 1 years service
* Starting salary of £30k based on experience
* Excellent benefits with achievable bonus'/rewards
* Monthly commission
* Great exposure and responsibility early on
* A training and development plan mentored by a senior manager within the business.
* A supportive and fun team
* Pension
* Regular work events / team building days
* Free parking
Reports to: Branch Manager
Hours of work: 40 per week with flexibility to work 07:00 to 16:00 or 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday with an hours lunchbreak