Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Business Development Team)
Location: Wood Green
5 days a week in the office
1st Year OTE £40,000 (£25k base + 2 forms of uncapped commission)
About The Business
This is a small, growing recruitment business where you have the opportunity to join in a newly created business development function to sit at the forefront of their growth plans. They are a specialist recruitment agency with deep expertise in the European IT and marketing sectors recruiting into the Nordics and Germany. They pride themselves on building meaningful, long-term relationships with their clients and candidates through transparent and consultative recruitment practices. They are thought leaders in their way of working and have exciting plans for 2025.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Business Development Representative (BDR) to join our specialist team. As a BDR, you will be the first point of contact with prospective clients, helping to build a strong pipeline for our recruitment services. This is a very unique opportunity for a results-driven individual who is committed to a career in recruitment to learn their craft in a client-facing role. The position is fundamental to the sales success of the overall business and comes with exciting career progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Prospecting and Lead Generation:
Identify and research potential clients within our ideal client profile (ICP)
Map decision makers and ensure acquisition of accurate contact details
Build and maintain a database of high-quality leads using tools like LinkedIn, the CRM, and Lusha
Track all leads for systematic follow up, only putting clean and accurate data on the CRM
Work closely with the market awareness team to ensure a strong pipeline of leads
Outreach and Engagement:
Initiate contact with prospects through email, phone calls, LinkedIn, and emails.
Hitting the expected activity standard both on the phone and via written communication
Expertly deliver the CW Talent Value proposition
Create intrigue and educate on the unique service provided by CW Talent
Deliver tailored messaging to capture interest in our recruitment services.
Qualification:
Conduct initial discovery calls to understand client needs and determine fit for our services.
Qualify leads and set appointments for senior sales representatives.
Meetings to be pre-qualified against BANT
Schedule meetings into senior colleagues' calendars with thorough handover notes
Send all follow-up collateral to new prospects immediately after calling to ensure a tight process
Work closely with the sales and marketing teams to align strategies and optimize lead generation efforts.
Provide feedback on market trends and client pain points to inform sales strategies.
What We’re Looking For:
Is passionate about sales and has experience in a sales-related role
Thrives in a dynamic, start-up environment with a "can-do" attitude
Confident on the phone and excited to cold call
Naturally curious and inquisitive
Strong powers of persuasion
Is an excellent communicator, both written and verbal – can competently construct sales emails
Is self-motivated, proactive, and demonstrates a history of exceeding expectations
Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and emotional intelligence
Chatty, outgoing and can hold their own with stakeholders of all levels
Exceptional time-management and organisational skills
Languages are not a preference but German or Danish is a huge advantage.
This role is only suitable for individuals who are incredibly self-motivated, excited to join a very small business where they can have a huge impact and earn good money.
The interview process includes a screening call, video submission, and an onsite final with the CEO and a chance to meet the team.
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