New Business Development Manager

at  VHR Recruitment

The Role
The VHR group is a multi-award winning technical recruitment business, headquartered in London, supplying contract and permanent technical and professional staff to our clients within the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure, and Marine sectors. VHR currently employs 65 members of staff across its 8 offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Abu Dhabi, Bologna, Prague, Leipzig and Nicosia and generates a turnover of over £40M annually. The Company’s medium-term aims are to grow to 90+ staff and £85M annual turnover. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our team of Sales Consultants. As a Consultant, you will be responsible for identifying and connecting with highly skilled technical individuals and clients on a global scale. Your primary focus will be to source, attract, and engage both candidates and clients through a variety of channels, including telephone outreach, negotiation, social media platforms, and internet searches. Key Responsibilities: - Negotiate offers and terms of employment between clients and candidates, ensuring a successful placement. - Collaborate with clients to understand their specific needs and requirements, and develop tailored recruitment strategies. - Present qualified candidates to clients, facilitating the interview and selection process. - Effectively open new and grow existing accounts/business within the Aerospace & Aviation and Engineering & Defence sectors - Work with delivery teams (both dedicated and central) to conduct comprehensive searches to identify and attract highly skilled technical professionals globally. - Develop and maintain a network of potential candidates and clients through proactive outreach efforts. - Utilize a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media platforms, industry networks, and referrals to identify top talent. - Screen and assess candidates’ skills, qualifications, and fit for specific roles and client requirements. - Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing guidance and support throughout the recruitment process. - Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and emerging recruitment strategies. - Participate in regular in-house and external training programs to enhance your knowledge and skills. Compensation and Benefits: - An attractive salary & bonus scheme - Career development and financial support for professional development qualifications - Private health care - Staff trips abroad

Requirements

• Previous experience as a recruitment consultant, experience within the Aerospace & Aviation, F1 & Automotive, Civils & Infrastructure, and Marine sectors is highly desirable. - Strong knowledge of various sourcing techniques, including internet search, social media, and telephone outreach. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with candidates and clients. - Proven ability to assess candidates’ technical skills and qualifications. - Demonstrated negotiation skills to facilitate successful placements. - Self-motivated and driven to meet and exceed recruitment targets. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Strong organisational and time management skills.

About the company
Created in 2003 by technical engineers and experienced recruiters, VHR delivers a partner-orientated approach. We are passionate about the industries where we operate, the career-enhancing support we provide and the people with whom we work. Whether one permanent vacancy or a team of contract specialists, VHR strives to deliver the best possible staffing solutions. As a recruitment company, we see our clients as our partners and our services as an extension of our clients businesses. We operate with a set of core values at the heart of everything we do

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