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At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. With over 50 years of business success across 31 countries, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions  
   
Together with over 9,500 people across the global, we are better together: we support, celebrate, and share with each other to create stronger outcomes for all. With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions.   
   
Joining Hays isn’t just being part of a global business leader; we’re also the industry leading recruiting experts in Australia. We offer our people a career like no other.  We have a brilliant team for you to join, and kick start your recruitment career with us here across Australia   
 
Your new role 
 
We are looking for a sales-driven Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our offices across Australia, who can bring their expertise and drive to further develop the team.  As a Senior Consultant, your primary focus will be to proactively develop and nurture relationships with clients to build better more profitable solutions. The responsibilities of a Senior Recruitment Consultant include: 

• Develop new business relationships and maintain your existing network of clients through business development calls, client visits, networking and entertainment events. 
• Source, interview, evaluate and place highly skilled professionals to match client requirements. 
• Manage and grow a portfolio of clients building strong, trust-based relationships 
• Negotiate terms of business and manage the offer process from start to finish 
• Collaborate and share market knowledge, leads and resources with the team 
• Consistently deliver on agreed targets and contribute to team performance 
• Be customer centric by taking calculated risks within your market, identifying trends to create solutions that meet your clients’ strategic goals 

  
What you'll need to succeed 
  
You will have experience as a Senior Recruitment Consultant or above as well as a proven track record in business development and recruitment. You will be a highly driven, ambitious, and inspiring individual who can support success in those around you and navigate the highs and lows of recruitment with resilience. 
  

• Proven success as a Recruitment Consultant 
• Accountable with a strong track record in business development and client relationship management 
• Motivated towards achieving ambitious results pushing outside your comfort zone to progress your career  
• Excellent negotiation, influencing, and communication skills, having honest conversations 
• Ambitious always looking to achieve improved solutions for clients, candidates and colleagues, making profitable solutions 
• Adaptable and agile, able to constantly seek new opportunities in the market whilst sharing market knowledge with your colleagues 

  
What you'll get in return 
  
Believing that personal growth leads to professional progression, you will feel heard, valued and assured that we care about your wellbeing, in an inclusive environment where you can be your authentic self. This will enable you to reach your full potential, broadening your ability to make a positive impact leading to your own personal success. 
  

• Access to team leadership training for you to evolve your career 
• Cutting-edge tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact 
• Flexible work arrangements: Work from home options and access to work remotely up to four weeks per year using our work from anywhere policy 
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave 
• Celebrate success: Culture built on rewarding success with the opportunity to influence your earning potential with uncapped commission in addition to base salary. 
• High Performer Incentives including local and international trips. Fiji 2024, Vietnam 2025 – where to next!?  
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays 
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome 
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts 
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues 

  
What you need to do now 

If you’re thinking of a new tomorrow for your career, let’s work together to create it. 
 
Submit your application via the Apply Now button.   
 
By joining Hays, you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. We invite people of all genders, ages, cultures, abilities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people who belong to LGBTQIA+ community, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities. If you require support and/or adjustments throughout our recruitment process please contact recruitment.anz@hays.com.au

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