Senior Recruitment Consultant Industrial Sector
Location: Banbury
Salary: Negotiable basic salary plus uncapped commission
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am 4:30pm
Quest Employment is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our successful and well-established Banbury branch.
Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a warm and established desk within our thriving Industrial division. You will inherit existing client relationships while also being empowered to develop new business opportunities and expand your own portfolio. This role offers autonomy, responsibility, and genuine scope for career progression within a growing organisation.
The Opportunity As a Senior Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in driving business growth by delivering tailored recruitment solutions to clients across the Banbury area. You will build strong, long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates, ensuring service excellence and consistent achievement of performance targets.
This position offers the opportunity to operate in a supportive yet ambitious environment, working alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your continued development and success.
Key Responsibilities Proactively develop and secure new business through telephone and face-to-face sales activity
Manage and grow an existing portfolio of client accounts
Identify and target prospective clients within the Industrial sector
Conduct market research and gather competitor intelligence
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates
Meet and exceed agreed sales and performance targets
Source, interview, screen, and assess high-quality candidates
Match suitable candidates to client vacancies effectively and efficiently
Ensure accurate and timely updating of internal systems and compliance records
Candidate Requirements Proven track record of success within Industrial recruitment or Industrial sales in the Banbury market
Demonstratable success in business development and revenue generation
Strong account management and client relationship skills
Target-driven with excellent communication and negotiation abilities
Full UK driving licence (essential)
What We Offer Competitive basic salary
Uncapped commission structure
Contributory pension scheme
Birthday day off
20 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday per year
Ongoing training and professional development
Staff recognition programme including annual awards and incentives
Company-wide events
Club Quest employee benefits scheme
About Us Established in 1993, Quest Employment is one of the Midlands leading independent recruitment agencies. We operate across the Industrial, Commercial, and Technical sectors and have grown consistently year on year. With 11 profit centres across the Midlands, East Anglia, and the Home Counties, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions while maintaining a people-focused culture.
If you are an ambitious recruitment professional seeking the next step in your career within a supportive and high-performing environment, we would welcome your application.
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