Artificial Intelligence

 Title:    Business Development Consultant

 Department:       TBC

 Reporting to:    Business Development Director

 Main Purpose:

To identify and secure new job opportunities for TechNET IT’s Client Service  Team on either a permanent or contract basis.

 Main Activities:

• To actively canvass existing and potential new clients with a view to obtaining details of current recruitment requirements.
• To take extensive details from clients, either over the telephone or face-to-face, regarding any relevant vacancies they are currently recruiting for.
• Successfully negotiate Terms of Business with a view to maximising TechNET IT’s financial capabilities.
• To accurately input all client and vacancy details onto the RDB database.
• To introduce a relevant consultant from TechNET IT as quickly as possible to engage and build a further relationship with the client.
• To follow up on any CV’s in the initial stages that have been presented to clients, with a view to arranging an interview with that candidate.
• Take accurate details from clients regarding any interview dates and times and communicate these details to the Client Services Team, both verbally and in writing.
• Offer recruitment guidance to all clients where necessary
• Where possible visit clients at their premises to establish a better working relationship between TechNET IT and the client.
• To develop client relationships, always presenting TechNET in the most professional light.
• To identify and formalise client agreements where possible to PSL/Sole supplier/MV status.
• To map your market sector, demonstrating thorough understanding of your industry, potential growth and competitors.
• To fly the TechNET flag and support all company decisions.

 Note:   the above list is not in order of priority and other tasks may be required of the job holder from time to time

 Time Allocation:

Approx daily breakdown

• 5% Reviewing inbox and overnight applications
• 80% Canvassing new and existing clients for vacancies
• 5% Searching for marketable candidates and sending them to relevant clients
• 10% Visiting client sites

 Targets/standards:

• To achieve your monthly financial target (minimum £300,000 per annum of invoiced revenue), as agreed with the Manager.
• To always promote TechNET IT in a positive manner
• To always promote TechNET IT’s clients in a positive manner

 Contacts:

Internal:

TechNET IT Directors

TechNET IT Managers

All other TechNET IT consultants and administrators

All other TechNET IT employees

External:

Any client of TechNET IT

All candidates and applicants.

Any suppliers to TechNET IT

 Knowledge:

• To constantly be aware of the current market trends and conditions within your relevant industry.

 Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively negotiate fees and other terms of business

 IMPACT OF THE FOLLOWING ON FREEDOM TO ACT:

 Closeness of supervision received:

Expected to work to there own initiative but can seek guidance/assistance from the Team Leader/Head of

 Systems/procedures/policies:

Use of RDB software. Adhering to REC standards, Data protection act and relevant employment legislation.

 Nature of the work:

Job is specialist in nature but job holder is part of a team of consultants reporting to the Managing Consultant in the same functional area.

 WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job holder splits time between the office and visiting client sites, as and when required.