Commercial recruitment consultant

Job Title: Experienced Commercial Recruitment Consultant

Location: Bedford
Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Bonus: Very competitive, uncapped bonus structure
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About Quest Employment

Quest Employment is a well-established and highly respected recruitment agency with a strong national presence. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality recruitment solutions across multiple sectors, building long-term partnerships with our clients, and offering excellent career development opportunities for our employees.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and driven Commercial Recruitment Consultant to join our successful team. This role is ideal for a proven recruiter with a strong sales mindset who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and has a passion for building relationships and delivering results.

You will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, developing new business opportunities, and nurturing existing client relationships while consistently delivering high-quality commercial candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Delivery

• Manage the full 360° recruitment process from business development through to candidate placement
• Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates for a range of commercial roles
• Write and advertise job vacancies across multiple platforms
• Maintain a strong candidate pipeline and ensure excellent candidate care throughout the process
• Conduct reference checks and ensure compliance with recruitment legislation and company policies

Sales & Business Development

• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities within the commercial sector
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships
• Conduct client meetings to understand hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions
• Negotiate terms of business, fees, and offers
• Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets

Account Management

• Manage and grow existing client accounts through excellent service delivery
• Act as a trusted recruitment partner, offering market insight and advice
• Ensure high levels of client satisfaction and repeat business

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records on the CRM system
• Ensure all recruitment activity is compliant with employment legislation and internal processes
• Provide regular updates and reports to management

Key Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Recruitment Consultant (commercial sector experience preferred)
• Demonstrable sales experience with a strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong relationship-building and account management abilities
• Highly organised with strong time-management skills
• Resilient, self-motivated, and results-driven
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Full UK driving licence preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
• Very competitive, uncapped bonus structure
• Clear career progression and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable recruitment brand