German Speaking Legal Recruitment Consultant EU (Private Practice) Job in London WC1V 7PB, London UK

Job Summary / Purpose:

To understand and match the needs of our clients and candidates to provide quality tailored recruitment services whilst continually meeting target.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

New business generation, through cold calling, networking, referrals
Meet sales/NFI targets in line with personal objectives and the business plan
Conduct regular client visits – new and continuing – identify and follow up business leads
Negotiating fee rates with input from line manager (minimum of 25%)
Write and place advertisements
Work actively to win exclusive and retained business with clients
Regularly sell client paid advertising
Generate high calibre shortlists to clients within timescales
Develop long term relationships with clients

Targets:

Client Management:

Work closely with clients, identify their needs and provide clear timescales and feedback on progress of completing assignments
Qualify job specification / salary information and record accurate and comprehensive job description – check info / client requirements in line with key processes and legislation

Network internally and externally with clients
Benchmark and gather market intelligence for clients – salary, availability, candidate pool, industry activity
Write and place advertisements, with support of marketing
Conduct regular client meetings with new and established clients to progress relationship

Candidate Management:

Candidate management– keep in regular contact to review progress and performance
Carry our regular targeted headhunting relevant to your clients requirements
Build market maps of your specialist market area

Meet (where possible) and pre-screen candidates before their interview for suitability and preparation on behalf of the client
Coach and direct candidates on interview skills
Identify temporary or interim candidates with relevant consultant to offer full candidate options to client
When relevant introduce candidates to new clients to place Laurence Simons in their recruitment plans
Shortlist only relevant CVs, typically 3 – 6 per role
Manage candidates' expectations from the first call, ensuring you have all the information required to manage the candidate throughout the process
Selling opportunities in depth to candidates
Manage every aspect of the process including offer management and dealing with counter offers
Negotiate best contract representing both the client and candidate interests

Promotional Criteria:

Any promotion is at the discretion of your manager and the Executive.

For a promotion to a Senior Consultant the minimum criteria is:

Key behaviours and competencies reflecting LSI and the FiveTen Group values:

Excellent relationship building skills
Excellent time management skills meeting deadlines and targets
Accurate planning and organising skills
Works productively in a high pressure environment and keeps emotions under control during difficult situations
Maintains a positive outlook at work
Handles criticism well and learns from it
Good understanding of the brands' market/structure and key players
Good Company industry knowledge
Shows commitment to LSI and the Group