Recruitment Consultant - Career Changer

About the Role

This opportunity is aimed at sales-minded and commercially driven professionals who want to move into recruitment. If you enjoy developing relationships, hitting targets, and being recognised for strong performance, this could be a strong next step.

Candidates from B2B or B2C sales, business development, account management, retail leadership, or other commercial backgrounds are encouraged to consider this move, as those transferable strengths can translate well into recruitment success.

Morgan McKinley is looking for people who want a fresh challenge in a business that values people, promotes a positive culture, and supports career changers from varied professional backgrounds.

About Morgan McKinley

Morgan McKinley is a global talent services organisation providing recruitment and workforce solutions across multiple markets. With more than 1,000 employees in 10 countries, the company is focused on helping clients and candidates achieve strong outcomes.

What the Role Involves

• Working toward monthly and quarterly fee targets.
• Finding candidates through advertising, direct search, and networking.
• Carrying out interviews, candidate selection, and assessment.
• Driving new and existing client activity through research, canvassing calls, and quality calls.
• Building strong knowledge of the specialist market and sector being recruited for.
• Preparing both candidates and clients for interviews.
• Delivering a high standard of service to clients and candidates at all times.
• Updating candidate and client records accurately in the database.
• Keeping all information current and well maintained.

What the Company Is Looking For

• 2 to 3 years of prior sales or another commercial background.
• Excellent organisation and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Strong communication skills, along with influence and interpersonal ability.
• A confident, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines.

Why This Career Path Appeals

Recruitment can offer a highly rewarding route for ambitious professionals. In this role, you can apply your existing experience in a new sector, develop relationships with both clients and candidates, contribute to people’s careers and businesses, and benefit from competitive pay with performance-linked rewards.

Reward and Growth

• Access to first-rate training.
• A competitive benefits package.
• A structured programme for career development.
• Monthly and quarterly team events.
• A clear path for progression.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• Strong earning potential through uncapped commission.
• Training through an award-winning academy.
• An open, supportive, friendly, and enjoyable team environment.
• Pension contribution scheme.
• Opportunity to work with established Fortune 500 client relationships.

Culture and Values

The company’s “Go Beyond” culture is built around collaboration, simplicity, and going the extra mile. The core values highlighted are: succeeding together, simplifying complexity, and going beyond expectations.

Morgan McKinley is also committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where every team member has the chance to do well.

Additional Information

This is a full-time position based in the Waterford Metropolitan Area. The role is onsite.