Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Job Title: Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Education Sector

Location: Reading
Salary: £26k to £30k + commission
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Are you an experienced in sales, customer service or hospitality with a passion for education and helping others find their perfect role? If so, we want you to join our dynamic team as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant within the education sector!

About Us:
Academics are a leading recruitment agency specializing in connecting top-tier educators with schools and educational institutions across Reading. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional recruitment solutions, helping schools find the best talent while assisting candidates in advancing their careers. We are now looking for a driven, results-oriented Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities:

* Build and manage a portfolio of clients within the education sector, including primary, secondary and SEN schools
* Develop new business by identifying and targeting potential clients, using your sales skills to sell recruitment services effectively
* Maintain strong relationships with existing clients, offering personalized solutions to their staffing needs
* Source, interview, and place qualified education professionals, ensuring a great match between candidates and clients
* Conduct sales calls and meetings to increase business opportunities and meet targets
* Manage the recruitment process from client inquiry through to candidate placement and aftercare
* Use CRM software to track progress and maintain accurate records.

Skills & Experience Required:

* Proven experience in sales, customer service or hospitality
* A track record of achieving and exceeding targets
* Strong communication and negotiation skills
* Experience in recruitment or working in the education sector is highly desirable but not essential
* A proactive and self-motivated attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
* A passion for education and helping others succeed
* A willingness to learn and develop within the recruitment industry

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary with performance-based commission.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* A supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Excellent career progression opportunities
* The chance to make a real difference in the education sector by placing talented professionals in schools and institutions that need them

If you have sales experience, a passion for education, and a drive to succeed, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a forward-thinking team where your skills and efforts will be truly valued.

If you're looking to kick start your career as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant in the Reading area, and hoping to join a rapidly expanding, hugely successful business, with a great reputation and one of the lowest turnovers of staff in recruitment, then speak to us.

Email your CV or contact Craig Walker. Craig is very happy to discuss the role in more detail