Recruitment Consultant – Advertising & Software Sales

Job Title: Recruitment Consultant – Advertising & Software Sales

Location: London (Stratford)

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 basic (DOE) + Uncapped Commission (OTE £52,000+)

Duration: Full Time (Hybrid Working)

Love Winning Business? Tired of Candidate Sourcing? Ready to Earn £52K+?

Are you an ambitious, money-hungry recruitment consultant who loves winning new business, building client relationships and closing deals, but would happily leave candidate sourcing behind?

If the sales side of recruitment is what you enjoy most, this could be your perfect next move!

At Bluetownonline, we're looking for commercially driven individuals with recruitment agency experience who want to focus on what they do best; generating opportunities, winning clients and earning fantastic commission.

With uncapped commission of up to 20%, and an OTE of £52,000+, your earning potential is firmly in your hands.

About Us

Since launching in 2010, Bluetownonline has helped businesses across the UK attract great talent through effective recruitment advertising campaigns.

With exciting expansion plans underway, we're taking things even further!

Alongside our established advertising services, we're expanding our offering with our innovative Applicant Tracking System designed to simplify and streamline recruitment.

You'll play a key role in introducing the software to new and existing clients, delivering engaging demonstrations, showcasing its benefits and converting opportunities into sales.

The Role

Reporting to your Sales Manager, you'll generate new business, develop existing accounts and build lasting client relationships.

You'll already understand the recruitment industry and know how to engage hiring managers, HR professionals and business owners. We're offering the opportunity to use that experience in a sales-focused environment, without the pressure of sourcing candidates or managing placements.

Whether you're securing a recruitment advertising campaign or demonstrating our software, you'll be focused on identifying opportunities, presenting solutions and closing deals.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Proactively identify and generate new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with prospective clients and key decision-makers.
• Reconnect with lapsed clients and develop existing accounts.
• Deliver engaging online software demonstrations to prospective and existing clients.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell and upsell recruitment technology alongside advertising services.
• Prepare proposals, negotiate terms and confidently close deals.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and provide accurate weekly forecasts.
• Work collaboratively to achieve individual and team targets.

About You

We're looking for someone with a great personality, a natural flair for sales and, most importantly, the hunger to succeed!

What we're looking for:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience within a recruitment agency, with a strong focus on business development and client acquisition – essential.
• Proven experience winning new clients, developing accounts and achieving sales targets.
• A confident, personable communicator who enjoys engaging with hiring managers and senior decision-makers.
• Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to convert opportunities into sales.
• Confidence presenting to clients and enthusiasm for learning software demonstrations.
• Strong organisational and pipeline management skills.
• Recruitment advertising, SaaS or ATS sales experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential.

Above all, we're looking for someone who's ambitious, resilient and loves the thrill of winning new business!

The Nitty Gritty – What's in It for You?

We believe hard work deserves to be rewarded, and we know how to have fun along the way!

• Up to £38,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)with a rewarding probationary scheme and achievable targets.
• £52,000+ OTE with uncapped commission – earn up to 20% with no maximum earning limit.
• No candidate sourcing – focus on winning business and closing deals.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Extra duvet days – 2 after your first year, with a further 2 after 3 years.
• Bi-annual trips abroad – including Prague, Dublin, Dubrovnik, Jordan and Bruges!
• Quarterly team socials – celebrating success together.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• FREE gym membership.
• Perkbox benefits – cinema tickets, spa days, holidays and more.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Dress as you like and Christmas closure.
• Comprehensive training and support.

Ready to Focus on What You Do Best?

If you're an experienced recruitment consultant who loves winning business but wants to leave candidate sourcing behind, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your ambition, personality and hunger to succeed and we'll provide the opportunity to make it happen. Apply Today.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Sales Development, Sales Development Representative, Business Development Representative, Business Development, New Business, Account Management, Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, B2B Sales, B2B, Sales Development, B2B Sales Executive, Direct Sales, BDM, Internal Sales Person, New Business Executive, Key Sales, may also be considered for this role.