Principal Recruitment Consultant

3 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Nurture Full time

Are you a high-performing Recruiter or Sales Professional with a passion for business development and building lasting client relationships? Do you have expertise in Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, or Logistics? If so, this is your chance to take the next step in your career

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, youll have the opportunity to drive new business, place high-calibre candidates, and shape the future of recruitment within Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, or Logistics.

Key Responsibilities
  • Source top talent via database, social media, and referrals.
  • Meet candidates to assess skills and cultural fit.
  • Advise clients on hiring strategies and manage the full recruitment process.
  • Write compelling job adverts and present polished candidate profiles.
  • Maintain strong candidate and client relationships.
  • Secure new business and convert leads from various channels.
  • Build long-term client relationships and sell our full suite of services.
  • Conduct account reviews to explore new opportunities.
  • Strengthen key client relationships and maximise service delivery.
  • Maintain accurate data and conduct regular review meetings.
  • Mentor junior consultants and support team growth.
  • Contribute to hiring and training future team members.
  • Lead by example in business development and client service.
The ideal applicant will have:
  • Proven success in recruitment or sales, ideally in a specialist sector.
  • Strong business development and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
  • Professionalism, integrity, and a results-driven mindset.
Minimum Requirements
  • Previous sales or recruitment experience.
  • Experience working within a target-driven environment.
  • Setting & achieving goals in a professional setting.
  • Experience developing profitable customer accounts and building long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Comprehensive understanding of a sales and/or recruitment business environment.
Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience in a similar business.
  • Vocational experience in Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, or Logistics.
  • Experience recruiting within a similar market and vertical.
Qualifications / Training
  • Maths and English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent qualification (Essential).
  • Degree educated or related industry qualification (Desirable).
Additional Requirements
  • Full driving licence (Essential).
What this role offers.
  • Competitive salary + uncapped commission.
  • Clear career path to Managing Consultant.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Collaborative, high-performing team culture.
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