Associate Consultant - South Africa, UK desk at Robert Walters

Job description

The role offers the opportunity to learn and develop effective sales skills and specialist sector and industry knowledge in a meritocratic and rewards orientated environment. Successful consultants will be offered an international opportunity within the Robert Walters group as we promote career progression through global mobility.

Why a Career with Robert Walters?

• A team based and competitive atmosphere
• Opportunities for career progression on an international basis
• Comprehensive training program
• Unparalleled earning potential
• The recruitment sector is extremely fast moving and competitive - if you are results focused, target driven, thrive in a fast paced environment, and have the desire to succeed, Robert Walters will help you develop an outstanding and rewarding career.

What will your role encompass?

• Generating revenue by making placements
• Identifying business opportunities by speaking to clients and candidates
• Sending CVs to clients, either for existing roles or on a speculative basis
• Developing an understanding of the market

• Researching news and developments affecting relevant industry sectors in order to build knowledge and credibility within the market place
• Proactively acting upon information gathered from candidates, clients and research

• Developing client relationships, managing and exceeding client expectations at all times
• Managing client roles, writing and placing job advertisements, and producing weekly mail shot literature
• Ensuring only high quality candidates are put forward to our clients for interview
• Professionally and effectively managing the recruitment process from beginning to end

• Sourcing, selecting and matching candidates with appropriate positions
• Organising and coordinating interviews with candidates and fully briefing candidates regarding roles
• Presenting candidates during morning review at 8.30 am
• Proactively managing relationships with all candidates, whether placed by Robert Walters or not
• Ensuring regular contact with candidates by providing feedback and communication
• Pre-screening candidates
• Handling all candidate enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Reference checking