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Business Development Consultant

Buckinghamshire
Posted: 20/02/2020

Salary: Negotiable
ID: Internal Recruitment

Main Purpose:

To identify and  secure new  job opportunities for TechNET IT’s Client Service  Team on either a permanent or contract basis.

Main Activities:

  • To actively canvass existing and potential new clients with a view to obtaining details of current recruitment requirements.
  • To take extensive details from clients, either over the telephone or face-to-face, regarding any relevant vacancies they are currently recruiting for.
  • Successfully negotiate Terms of Business with a view to maximising TechNET IT’s financial capabilities.
  • To accurately input all client and vacancy details onto the RDB database.
  • To introduce a relevant consultant from TechNET IT as quickly as possible to engage and build a further relationship with the client.
  • To follow up on any CV’s in the initial stages that have been presented to clients, with a view to arranging an interview with that candidate.
  • Take accurate details from clients regarding any interview dates and times and communicate these details to the Client Services Team, both verbally and in writing.
  • Offer recruitment guidance to all clients where necessary
  • Where possible visit clients at their premises to establish a better working relationship between TechNET IT and the client.
  • To develop client relationships, always presenting TechNET in the most professional light.
  • To identify and formalise client agreements where possible to PSL/Sole supplier/MV status.
  • To map your market sector, demonstrating thorough understanding of your industry, potential growth and competitors.
  • To fly the TechNET flag and support all company decisions.

 Note:   the above list is not in order of priority and other tasks may be required of the job holder from time to time

Time Allocation:

Approx daily breakdown

  • 5% Reviewing inbox and overnight applications
  • 80% Canvassing new and existing clients for vacancies
  • 5% Searching for marketable candidates and sending them to relevant clients
  • 10% Visiting client sites

Targets/standards:

  • To achieve your monthly financial target (minimum £300,000 per annum of invoiced revenue), as agreed with the Manager.
  • To always promote TechNET IT in a positive manner
  • To always promote TechNET IT’s clients in a positive manner

Knowledge:

  • To constantly be aware of the current market trends and conditions within your relevant industry.

Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to effectively negotiate fees and other terms of business

IMPACT OF THE FOLLOWING ON FREEDOM TO ACT:

 Closeness of supervision received:

Expected to work to there own initiative but can seek guidance/assistance from the Team Leader/Head of

 Systems/procedures/policies:

Use of RDB software. Adhering to REC standards, Data protection act and relevant employment legislation.

 Nature of the work:

Job is specialist in nature but job holder is part of a team of consultants reporting to the Managing Consultant in the same functional area.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job holder splits time between the office and visiting client sites, as and when required.