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Recruitment Consultant

Reed Specialist Recruitment
Southampton
money-bag £26000 - £37000/annum + uncapped commission
Posted: 16 June 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 16 July 2026
Ref: 225253305

Join Reed''s Southampton team as a Recruitment Consultant specialising in Industrial recruitment and step into a role where your ambition, resilience and drive directly translate into success.

Whether you are an experienced recruiter or coming from a sales background and looking for your next challenge, we are seeking individuals who thrive on targets, enjoy building relationships and are motivated by both financial reward and career progression. This will be working in a temporary''s recruitment market in the industrial sector and would suit candidates that love working to targets and in a fast paced environment.

At Reed, you are not just filling roles, you are changing lives, shaping careers and building your own success story.



What you will be doing

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will take full ownership of your desk and manage the entire 360- recruitment lifecycle:

  • Win new business through proactive B2B sales activity (calls, LinkedIn, networking)

  • Build and develop client relationships into long-term partnerships

  • Source and headhunt high-quality talent using industry-leading tools

  • Match candidates to suitable opportunities and guide them through the process

  • Negotiate offers and close deals

  • Meet clients and candidates both virtually and in person

You will be supported by a respected brand, experienced leadership and a collaborative, high-performing team that celebrates success.



What you will get

  • Uncapped commission, putting your earning potential firmly in your control

  • Industry-leading training, ideal for both experienced recruiters and those transitioning from sales

  • Clear career progression with promotion based on performance

  • Regular incentives and rewards recognising your achievements

  • A supportive and collaborative culture where your success is genuinely valued



Who we are looking for

  • Driven, ambitious and target-focused individuals

  • Experience in sales or recruitment is advantageous but not essential

  • Resilient, energetic and motivated by earning potential and progression

  • Strong communicators who enjoy building relationships



Why Reed?

With a long-standing reputation and a track record of success, Reed provides the platform, tools and support needed to build a successful career in recruitment, all within an environment that recognises and rewards high performance

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