Managing key account roles - initiating, maintaining and developing relationships with candidates and clients. Includes spectrum of activities from assessing client requirements to candidate sourcing, selection and placement.
This involves identifying, developing and implementing strategies that consolidate and develop the business and maximises revenue from this activity. In this instance this would involve the initial introduction to the Business Development principles and application of the practices.
Providing end-to-end support for clients. Acquiring a deep understanding of client hiring needs and offering practical, customised solutions to deliver superior services. Constant communication is key to excellence.
Conducting candidate pre-interviews and reference/ background checks to assess suitability for hire.
Maintenance of company database and Applicant Tracking Systems.
Administrative duties e.g. preparing Candidate Reports, Sales Reports, consultant feedback, job posting, invoice requests etc.
Participation in team meetings and staff events.
Other ad-hoc projects as required.
Requirements:
University degree in business-related field desirable
Strong Sales and Business Development background
Prior experience in Search/ Recruitment industry preferred or at least 5 years commercial working experience
Planning and Organizing: Ability to execute a variety of tasks on multiple projects concurrently
Interpersonal Skills: Particular advanced listening skills and excellent telephone etiquette.
Judgement and Decision Making: Ability to evaluate date collected and render sound recommendations
Influencing Skills: Be able to effectively sell the merits of opportunities to prospects
Writing Skills: Ability to construct concise descriptive and evaluate written summaries