Assistant Consultant - Previous Sales Experience Required

• Flexible Working: Home & Office Based (Leeds)
• Competitive Salary + Uncapped Commission & Comprehensive Benefits Package

Are you a seasoned sales professional or someone who thrives in the fast-paced sales environment, such as a contact centre? Do you love the buzz of the sales team, the people focus, and the challenges that come with it, but find yourself frustrated by unrealistic targets, limited commission, and lack of progression?

If so, it may be time to explore a career shift to recruitment. Join our dynamic team at BWD and channel your sales expertise into a role that offers greater opportunities for growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

Why BWD?

At BWD, we understand the tenacity and drive it takes to excel in sales. We offer a supportive environment where your talents are recognised and rewarded appropriately. Join us and experience a workplace culture that prioritises work-life balance, values integrity, and celebrates success.

What sets us apart:

• Flexibility is key - whether you prefer the buzz of our office environment or the comfort of your home office, we empower you to work where you're most productive
• Comprehensive Health & Well-being package, including Private Medical and discounted gym membership, because we believe a healthy employee is a happy employee
• Enjoy extended lunch breaks to prioritise self-care and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Join a close-knit team of professionals who value camaraderie and enjoy regular social events, fostering a supportive and enjoyable work environment

At BWD, we invest in your success:

• Benefit from personalised mentoring tailored to your experience level, ensuring a smooth transition into your new role
• Receive competitive compensation, including uncapped commission potential, and opportunities for international incentive trips
• Access valuable resources and training programmes through our Leadership Academy and industry-leading courses
• Develop new skills and expand your professional network with a LinkedIn licence and access to recruiter tools and learning resources

The Role:

As an Assistant Consultant at BWD, you'll leverage your sales experience to:

• You’d be expected to support your team in identifying job seekers for our clients
• Create professional and attractive job seekers specifications and issue these via e-mail to relevant clients
• Identify the most suitable job seekers for roles using a blend of attraction techniques
• Contact potential job seekers, which will involve headhunting, to establish interest in live opportunities
• Write creative and attractive job adverts for vacancies
• Take the details of job roles and create accurate and professional job descriptions
• Review job seekers CV’s against job descriptions or adverts and make adjustments to best showcase their skills, knowledge, and experience to clients
• Update job seekers records and track activity through the effective use of internal systems
• Meet income targets and other agreed KPI’s
• Map out competitor organisations for live vacancies and identify potential talent that may be suitable to discuss roles with
• Source and match appropriate CVs to specific vacancies and communicate with other areas of the business where you spot CVs that are a 'goodfit’ for other roles
• Speculatively introduce candidates by proactively marketing them to relevant businesses where there is a good fit both for potential roles
• Proactively identify and act on new business opportunities through working with clients and candidates as well as keeping abreast of business and sector news
• Identify opportunities to help grow your sector knowledge and your own role

Who Are We Seeking?

We're seeking ambitious, results-driven individuals with a proven track record in sales. If you're passionate about building relationships, driven to succeed, and eager to advance your career in a supportive environment, we want to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step? Let's chat!