Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our Andover Office.

About Us

Backline Logistics is a specialist recruitment contractor, transport operator and training provider, with over 30 years of expertise serving the Transport & Logistics sector. With over 10 branches located across the South of England.

The Position

As a a senior consultant you will be responsible for overseeing the branch recruitment, allocating of temporary and/or permanent placements to the appropriate candidates and managing/creating your own sales pipeline.

You will be required to:

* Conduct interviews with candidates applying for temporary and/or permanent roles as appropriate.

* Ensure copies of all relevant documentation are taken at point of interview.

* Field incoming calls from temporary staff, clients and other Backline employees, taking the required action or escalating to the appropriate level of authority.

* Allocate placements to the appropriate candidate(s) and liaise with the relevant client in a timely manner to maximise the success rate for fulfilled bookings.

* Complete daily operations reports.

* Maintain daily ring-round contact with clients.

* Execute our sales activity pipeline (flyer, mail, telesale, follow up).

* Arrange and attend regular sales meetings.

* Conduct any other task(s) as reasonably requested by the Regional Manager or Director.

About you

Alongside your positive attitude - you will have the drive to succeed, the hunger to deliver and a desire to go that extra mile providing excellence in customer service.

* Computer literate (Microsoft office)

* Experience utilising time and organisation skills

* Excellent communication skills - written, verbal, and by phone/email

* Strong written and spoken English

* Able to perform well under pressure

* Excellent attention to detail

* Someone looking for a dynamic and exciting role where no two days are the same!

* Strong recruitment experience ideally within logistics however sector not essential.

What we will give you

* 30 days holiday inclusive of BH rising to 25+ BH after 1 years service

* Starting salary of £30k based on experience

* Excellent benefits with achievable bonus'/rewards

* Monthly commission

* Great exposure and responsibility early on

* A training and development plan mentored by a senior manager within the business.

* A supportive and fun team

* Pension

* Regular work events / team building days

* Free parking

Reports to: Branch Manager

Hours of work: 40 per week with flexibility to work 07:00 to 16:00 or 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday with an hours lunchbreak