Recruiter; Sales Focus

Description

The organization is seeking a highly motivated and resilient Recruitment Consultant to specialize in the defense sector
, focusing specifically on software, robotics, or autonomous engineering roles. This is a 180-degree position with a strong emphasis on client-side activities
, including initial sales calls, relationship building, and ongoing account management.

The role requires a "cold desk" sales approach
, utilizing various methods like Linked In, emails, and cold calling
, with dedicated researchers supporting candidate selection and building target lists. A key responsibility is managing the organization’s comprehensive 50-stage executive search process and meticulously maintaining CRM records.

The team environment is described as experienced, with a strong business ethos centered on well-being and open, psychologically safe communication
. We encourage individuals to share and ask questions without embarrassment.

To be a strong fit for this role, candidates should possess the following:

• Experience: 5–10 years of experience in recruitment.
• Specialization: Proven experience recruiting within the defense sector
  , particularly in software, robotics, or autonomous engineering.
• Sales Ability: Strong sales abilities and comfort with a "cold desk" approach and independence in client meetings.
• Process Management: Adeptness at managing a complex process, specifically the 50-stage executive search process
  , and maintaining CRM records.
• Mindset: A high degree of resilience to handle rejections in a competitive UK market,
  self-discipline
  , and a "self-starter mentality".
• Technical Comfort: Experience with the new, AI-driven CRM, Tencentis, is not expected, but candidates must be willing to undergo comprehensive training as they are early adopters in the UK.

Commission Scheme: A new commission scheme will be implemented starting January 1st
.

Work Environment: An experienced team with a strong business ethos centered on well-being and promoting a good work-life balance
. The culture is one of open, psychologically safe communication
, where individuals are encouraged to share and ask questions without embarrassment.

Training: Comprehensive training will be provided for the new, AI-driven CRM, Tencentis, as the organization are early adopters in the UK.