Recruitment Consultant
Staffline Recruitment IrelandJob description
Location: Cork
Salary: €33,000 - €35,000 DOE
On-Target Earnings: €50,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Earnings & Benefits
- €33,000-€35,000 base salary
- Uncapped commission structure
- 36 days annual leave (including public holidays)
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- Company pension
- Structured career progression
Staffline Recruitment Ireland is hiring an ambitious and commercially driven Recruitment Consultant to join our established Cork branch.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Consultant or high-performing sales professional seeking strong earning potential and career progression within a respected recruitment agency in Cork.
If you are target-driven, confident in business development and motivated by commission, this role offers the structure and support to reach €50,000+ earnings.
What You'll Be Doing
This is a full 360 Recruitment Consultant role combining sales, client management and candidate delivery.
Business Development & Sales
- Generate new business across Cork and surrounding regions
- Meet and exceed monthly sales and gross profit targets
- Conduct client meetings and build strong commercial partnerships
- Negotiate fees and agree terms of business
- Support tender submissions and proposals
Client Management
- Manage vacancies from job brief to successful placement
- Provide salary benchmarking and recruitment market insights
- Conduct service reviews and build long-term client relationships
- Maintain accurate CRM records and activity tracking
Candidate Management
- Source, screen and interview candidates
- Build and manage talent pipelines
- Prepare candidates for interviews
- Negotiate job offers and manage the onboarding process
- Ensure compliance including references and documentation checks
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- 1+ year Recruitment Consultancy experience
OR - 2+ years direct sales experience in a target-driven environment
- Proven ability to win new business and manage accounts
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Commercial awareness and resilience
- Full clean driving licence or access to transport
Ready to Apply?
If you are an experienced Recruitment Consultant in Cork or a driven sales professional ready to move into recruitment, apply today.
Take the next step in your recruitment career with strong earning potential and long-term progression.

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