Job Description

Job Title: Permanent Recruitment Consultant

Employment type: Full-time

Location: Gardens, Hybrid- 2 days in Office

Reporting to: Head of Department

Working Setup: 40 hours per week, Mondays to Fridays, 09:00 to 18:00.

The Business:

The Legends Agency is a dynamic organisation specialising in providing innovative business solutions with a focus on a SA-based 360 Recruitment & is seeking Legends to join our dynamic, performance-driven team.

The Role:

As a Permanent Recruitment Consultant, you'll play a key role in building long-term client relationships and placing top talent into permanent positions across various sectors. You will be responsible for sourcing, qualifying, and managing candidates throughout the hiring lifecycle, while also driving business development efforts to expand our client base. This role is client-facing and delivery-driven, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality placements and fostering repeat business.

Core Purpose:

• Acquire and manage client accounts for permanent recruitment services
• Identify, engage, and place qualified candidates into long-term roles
• Deliver exceptional service that results in client retention and repeat business

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Business Development and Client Acquisition
• Client Relationship Management
• Collaboration with Internal Teams
• Placement and Sales Administration

Experience & Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience in a 360 Recruitment
• Experience with ATS or CRM platforms (you know your way around tech tools)
• Exceptional attention to detail, you catch the small stuff others miss
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines like a pro
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Experience with job boards, PNet, Executive Placements, Career24, or Career Junction (Advantageous)

To thrive in this role, you'll need to embody:

• Consistently pursuing new business, nurturing leads, and identifying strategic opportunities to expand our client base and revenue.
• A deep commitment to understanding client needs, delivering a "pain-free" and delightful recruitment journey, and building lasting partnerships that lead to repeat business.
• The ability to efficiently identify, engage, and professionally guide top-tier candidates through the entire recruitment process, ensuring an outstanding fit for both clients and candidates.
• A keen understanding of both client and candidate motivations and profiles, allowing you to make impactful, successful placements.
• Working seamlessly with internal teams, embracing new ideas and systems, and demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.
• Consistently upholding high standards in process adherence, system utilization, and all aspects of your work, contributing directly to our company's reputation and growth.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• 4 new client contracts signed each month
• 25 candidates are submitted to clients for open roles per month
• 15 candidates are interviewed by clients for open roles each month
• 5 Billable placements monthly
• Revenue of R150k/monthly

Compensation and Incentives:

• Base Salary:
• Competitive Basic Salary + Commission