Permanents Consultant

Join one of Reed's fastest-growing sectors and take ownership of a busy Food & FMCG recruitment desk in Manchester covering the North West, North East, and Yorkshire. You'll step into a high-performing team, benefit from award-winning training, and enjoy a flexible hybrid working pattern once you've completed your onboarding.

What You'll Be Doing - Full 360 Recruitment

This is a blended permanent and contract/temporary recruitment role where you'll manage your own desk, build strong commercial relationships, and deliver high-quality placements across the Food & FMCG market.

Your responsibilities include:

• Managing the full recruitment cycle from business development to placement
• Meeting clients, taking detailed job briefs, and understanding end-to-end hiring needs
• Sourcing candidates through Linked In Recruiter, job boards, social media, referrals, and our market-leading database
• Registering, interviewing, and assessing candidates, including compliance checks
• Preparing candidates for interviews and managing the offer, contract and placement process
• Filling urgent contract/temp bookings with pace, accuracy and strong service levels
• Building long-term relationships with clients and candidates across the region
• Developing new business opportunities across the Food & FMCG sector
• Maximising cross-selling opportunities across Reed's specialist divisions

Why Join Reed?

• Uncapped commission, paid monthly
• Hybrid working after training: 3 days in our Manchester office, 2 days from home
• Clear and transparent career progression from day one
• Access to a powerful, bespoke CRM with warm relationships and deep market insights
• Annual High Achiever Awards and exclusive reward trips for top performers
• R1 Formula Reed benefits (including private healthcare and enhanced pension)
• Paid sabbaticals at key service milestones
• Award-winning onboarding and a 12-month training academy

What You'll Receive

You'll be fully supported from the moment you join, with:

• Access to active and emerging clients across the Food & FMCG market
• Coaching from an experienced manager and support from a collaborative, ambitious team
• Weekly training sessions, 1-to-1 development, and structured performance metrics
• A high-energy, inclusive culture where achievements are celebrated and rewarded

What We're Looking For

• A proactive, sales-driven mindset
• Confidence in building relationships and generating new business
• Resilience, ambition, and a drive to exceed targets
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Previous recruitment or B2B sales experience is helpful but not essential if you bring the right attitude

Ready to take the next step?

Apply in just a few minutes - or if you'd prefer an informal, confidential chat first, we'd be happy to arrange that. Start your journey with Reed today