Job Title: Experienced Commercial Recruitment Consultant Location: Northampton

Is this the next step in your career Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below. Salary: £35,000 £40,000 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 xehkeey 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