Principal Consultant // Retained SearchNES Fircroft Global Award-winning Recruitment and Staffing Business. With over 90 years’ combined experience of delivering workforce solutions to the global energy industry, NES Fircroft is proud to be the world’s leading Engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals sectors worldwide. With 100 offices in 45 countries…Our Manchester office is looking for a Principal Consultant to join the Chemicals executive search business unit. Due to a significant growth in the division, there is huge opportunity to develop opportunities with existing clients and leverage this offering to new businesses in the market.What will I do..In this consultative role you will be building a desk within specific senior disciplines within the chemical sector covering the Europe region. Identifying target businesses in line with business strategy to develop new and existing clients through effective business development and value proposition. Providing a full 360 retained search service.Research and map out prospective target clients and contacts using a variety of sourcesTrack market trends, investment opportunities and projects that offer potential business lead generationPropose solutions to prospect and existing clients through pitching effective value propositionLiaise with internal departments including bids & tenders and marketing depts to ensure the development and production of required documentationBuild a candidate network in your focus areas, maintaining regular contactSource candidates through various headhunting methodology and referralsQualify candidates using a detailed process to ensure effective shortlistingMitigate risk through regular communication with candidates and clients to understand their needs are fully met, ensuring candidate fit is not just based on technical skillset but also culture fit, behavioural competencies and successionTrack, update and maintain candidate and client activity through CRM databaseBuild consultative relationships with clients through demonstrating sector knowledge and the market conditions that can affect and influence rates/candidate attractionAgree terms and conditions with clients that are commercially viable for both partiesEffective account management to identify opportunities and improvements for growthMaximise networking opportunities through attending industry eventsAbout you..Previous experience within the Permanent hires or executive search recruitment markets as a senior consultant.Proven consistent billingsStrong business development skills and commercial acumenSolution orientated and effectively able to negotiate for a win-win outcomeOutgoing and confident personality with a proven track record in Business Development.Strong organisational skills, methodical, demonstrating ability to multitask and prioritise.Team player who can also take initiative and work in an autonomous fashion.Good communicator, articulate with strong external presentation skills (written & verbal).A commitment to attracting and developing industry leading local staff as the platform for future business growth.What we offer..Be part of an award-winning teamStunning new M2 office location – Manchester city centreExcellent basic salary and Bonus structure / uncapped commissionHybrid working – Office and work from home 2 days per weekPension - access to a workplace pension with employer and employee contributionFriday finish - 4pmFree Lunches on TuesdaysFresh fruit dailyCycle to work schemeFull Christmas shut downIf you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply or contact Tim Kennedy on (url removed) for a confidential discussion