Jacob Staples
Brighton
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated sales & recruitment professional with strong interpersonal and consulting skills. I have a strong desire to develop a career that will allow me to combine my background in recruitment with an opportunity to develop strategy within a growing business.
With nearly two years of experience in recruitment and several years of experience in customer service, I have developed skills that have me more resilient and adaptable to ant situation I am put in.
Working in these environments has shaped me to become an entrepreneurial, proactive, results driven individual who possesses strong leadership, training, and negotiation skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Practice Lead - Automation (Emea)
Quotacom
01.2023 - Current
- 360 recruitment, managing comprehensive recruitment processes encompassing client delivery within the industrial automation sector, alongside driving business development and cultivating client relationships across the EMEA region.
- Developed tailored recruitment strategies for multiple markets across EMEA, optimizing talent acquisition approaches for enhanced effectiveness.
- Provided consultative guidance and market insights to both new and existing clients, collaborating closely with hiring managers to refine interview processes.
- Worked closely with key accounts and hiring managers throughout the recruitment lifecycle, from initial briefing to negotiation of compensation packages.
- Collaborated closely with delivery consultants to ensure successful candidate placements
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new team members, supporting their growth within the company.
- Utilized various recruitment tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, and Talent Insights to enhance sourcing and selection processes.
Associate business consultant
Quotacom
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Collaborating with Business consultants to devise strategies for expanding into new markets and acquiring new clients.
- During this period, I also contributed to the delivery aspect of the business, fulfilling roles for companies operating in both manufacturing and software sectors.
- Learning various methods for sourcing candidates, including job boards, social media, networking, employee referrals, and passive candidate sourcing
- Developing skills in resume screening, conducting initial phone interviews, and assessing candidates' qualifications and fit for the role
Customer assistant - Stock Control
Tesco
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Monitor and maintain stock levels to ensure availability for customers
- Conduct regular inventory checks to assess stock levels and identify shortages or excess
- Replenish shelves and display areas as needed to meet customer demand
- Work with store management to analyze sales data and forecast future stock requirements
- Assist in receiving deliveries and organizing stock storage areas
- Ensure products are correctly labeled, priced, and displayed
- Provide assistance to customers, answering inquiries, and directing them to products
- Maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail in stock control processes.
Sales Executive
Vehicle Replacement NETWORK
10.2017 - 03.2017
- This was a temporary placement working full-time for a vibrant young company who source new, replacement vehicle on behalf of their insurance clients
- Throughout the replacement process, I kept both the insurer and their policyholder updated and built a rapport with them, ensuring that I managed their expectations
- I enjoyed the pressure of multi-tasking, collating vehicle quotes from various suppliers whilst ensuring the phones were answered and also working as part of a team to ensure targets were met.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management with International Business Studies
University of Sussex
09.2018 - 06.2022
A-Levels - Economics - A English Language - C Media Studies - C
Newman College
09.2015 - 06.2017
Timeline
Practice Lead - Automation (Emea)
Quotacom
01.2023 - Current
Associate business consultant
Quotacom
06.2022 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business and Management with International Business Studies
University of Sussex
09.2018 - 06.2022
Customer assistant - Stock Control
Tesco
04.2018 - 06.2022
Sales Executive
Vehicle Replacement NETWORK
10.2017 - 03.2017
A-Levels - Economics - A English Language - C Media Studies - C
Newman College
09.2015 - 06.2017
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