Assistant Consultant - Previous Sales Experience Required
Leeds
Assistant Consultant - Previous Sales Experience Required
Flexible Working: Home & Office Based (Leeds)
Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission & Comprehensive Benefits Package
Are you a seasoned sales professional or someone who thrives in the fast-paced sales environment, such as a contact centre? Do you love the buzz of the sales team, the people focus, and the challenges that come with it, but find yourself frustrated by unrealistic targets, limited commission, and lack of progression?
If so, it may be time to explore a career shift to recruitment. Join our dynamic team at BWD and channel your sales expertise into a role that offers greater opportunities for growth, recognition, and work-life balance.
Why BWD?
At BWD, we understand the tenacity and drive it takes to excel in sales. We offer a supportive environment where your talents are recognised and rewarded appropriately. Join us and experience a workplace culture that prioritises work-life balance, values integrity, and celebrates success.
What sets us apart:
Flexibility is key - whether you prefer the buzz of our office environment or the comfort of your home office, we empower you to work where you're most productive
Comprehensive Health & Well-being package, including Private Medical and discounted gym membership, because we believe a healthy employee is a happy employee
Enjoy extended lunch breaks to prioritise self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance
Join a close-knit team of professionals who value camaraderie and enjoy regular social events, fostering a supportive and enjoyable work environment
At BWD, we invest in your success:
Benefit from personalised mentoring tailored to your experience level, ensuring a smooth transition into your new role
Receive competitive compensation, including uncapped commission potential, and opportunities for international incentive trips
Access valuable resources and training programmes through our Leadership Academy and industry-leading courses
Develop new skills and expand your professional network with a LinkedIn licence and access to recruiter tools and learning resources
The Role:
As an Assistant Consultant at BWD, you'll leverage your sales experience to:
You’d be expected to support your team in identifying job seekers for our clients
Create professional and attractive job seekers specifications and issue these via e-mail to relevant clients
Identify the most suitable job seekers for roles using a blend of attraction techniques
Contact potential job seekers, which will involve headhunting, to establish interest in live opportunities
Write creative and attractive job adverts for vacancies
Take the details of job roles and create accurate and professional job descriptions
Review job seekers CV’s against job descriptions or adverts and make adjustments to best showcase their skills, knowledge, and experience to clients
Update job seekers records and track activity through the effective use of internal systems
Meet income targets and other agreed KPI’s
Map out competitor organisations for live vacancies and identify potential talent that may be suitable to discuss roles with
Source and match appropriate CVs to specific vacancies and communicate with other areas of the business where you spot CVs that are a 'goodfit’ for other roles
Speculatively introduce candidates by proactively marketing them to relevant businesses where there is a good fit both for potential roles
Proactively identify and act on new business opportunities through working with clients and candidates as well as keeping abreast of business and sector news
Identify opportunities to help grow your sector knowledge and your own role
Who Are We Seeking?
We're seeking ambitious, results-driven individuals with a proven track record in sales. If you're passionate about building relationships, driven to succeed, and eager to advance your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.
Ready to take the next step? Let's chat!