Recruitment Consultant

Job Description

Associate Consultant | Hays

The Tone:
This is a full-time, hybrid role at Hays, located in Arlington, VA. Hays is the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions, transforming the way businesses find talent and shaping the future of work. This Associate Consultant role is crucial for developing partnerships with clients and candidates, driving growth for the construction team by matching skilled professionals with opportunities, and ultimately making a tangible difference in the world of work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Hybrid/flexible schedule, 3 days in office, 2 remote.
• Location: Hybrid, Arlington, VA, United States
• Pay: $52500 yearly
• Team: Hays Recruitment’s construction team in Arlington, VA, with a leadership team that provides hands-on support and fosters collaboration.
• Mission: Solve client workforce challenges in the construction industry by expertly matching skilled professionals with suitable roles.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Business Development: Develop new business relationships and maintain an existing network of client companies through cold calls, client visits, networking, and entertainment events.
• Talent Acquisition: Source, recruit, interview, evaluate, and place highly skilled professionals to match client requirements for contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent opportunities.
• Relationship Management: Foster long-term relationships with both clients and candidates through ongoing contact and a relationship-based sales approach.
• Market Leadership: Drive client relationships within a designated market and actively pursue leads to expand your professional network.
• Professional Development: Build foundational recruitment skills and knowledge while taking responsibility for personal development through ongoing learning opportunities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Core understanding of sales principles and client relationship management.
• Experience: 1-2 years’ experience in a sales-related role.
• Skills: Achievement focused, resilient, authentic, trustworthy, self-motivated, self-reliant, takes initiative, good communicator, able to overcome obstacles, and a team player.
• Bonus: A strong desire for personal development and professional growth within the recruitment industry.