Liam Johnson
Maldon,Essex
Summary
Results-driven recruitment consultant with over 5 years of experience in diverse sales roles. Proven track record in generating new business opportunities and fostering strong relationships. Committed to exceeding expectations and delivering exceptional results. Fast learner with a dedication to continuous improvement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
360 Recruitment Consultant
Education recruitment agency
, Essex
2024.10 - Current
- Manage the full recruitment cycle for Secondary schools and Colleges including business development, candidate sourcing, placement, and aftercare within the education sector.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools to continuously understand their staffing needs.
- Proactively develop new business opportunities through cold calling, networking, referrals, and client meetings.
- Source, screen, and interview candidates (e.g. teachers, teaching assistants, support staff) to assess suitability, qualifications, and compliance.
- Match candidates to suitable roles, ensuring both client requirements and candidate preferences are met.
- Coordinate interviews, negotiate offers, and manage the placement process from initial brief through to successful onboarding.
- Ensure all candidates meet safeguarding and compliance requirements, including DBS checks, references, and right-to-work documentation.
- Maintain accurate records using CRM systems, ensuring all activity is logged and up to date.
- Provide ongoing support to both clients and candidates, building long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Stay informed on education sector trends, recruitment legislation, and safeguarding policies.
- Achieve and exceed individual and team sales targets and KPIs.
- Represent the company professionally in meetings, school visits, and networking events.
360 Recruitment consultant
Optimus Search
City of London, City of London
2023.01 - 2024.10
- Through research and lead generation, I would approach businesses within the German software development and IT industry.
- Contacted prospect clients and created relationships through cold calling, and networking.
- Generated a minimum of 7 client meetings per week and built relationships during these meetings, qualifying and understanding the best fit for their open vacancies or up coming needs.
- Pitched my services to C-suite level executives as the best option when hiring.
- Negotiated terms with new clients to establish mutually beneficial agreements.
- Advertised job roles on behalf of clients, finding them the most suitable candidates on the market within their budget.
- I handled the entire end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring a smooth and swift transaction from initial advert to job offer and the candidates start date.
- Attracted top candidates using job boards and social media.
- Screened and registered new candidates onto the CRM, showing they are actively looking for work.
- Formatted CVs and correspondence to meet company standard.
- Conducted repeat business with clients, placing freelance software developers within various different teams in multiple IT and software business throughout Germany.
Account Manager
Needhelp.com
Chelmsford, Essex
2022.07 - 2023.01
- Conduct outbound calls to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing account users.
- Coached the account users through the selection process.
- Responsible for documentation checks to verify each user.
- Successfully placed traders into suitable jobs, depending on their profession.
- Cold called businesses to Identify new business opportunities.
Assistant Manager
McMullen & Sons Ltd
Chelmsford, Essex
2021.05 - 2022.07
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, creating and maintaining efficient service teams.
- Oversaw service at of all food and drink, managing teams of up to 15 at a time.
- Resolved guest complaints efficiently and professionally.
- Drove sales during quieter periods by devising and promoting unique events.
- Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
- Managed payroll and rotas
- Managed smooth and consistent table service for up to 120 guests.
Trade Supervisor
Screwfix
Braintree, Essex
2020.05 - 2021.05
- Managed staff rotas, planning workloads effectively and strategically.
- Performed quality and safety checks, ensuring all warehouse specifications were strictly adhered to.
- Assessed risks and respond to issues appropriately.
- Store opening and closing.
- Achieved order processing and delivery time targets through smooth warehouse operations.
Restaurant Manager
TGI Fridays
City of London, City of London
2016.09 - 2021.05
- Starting at the entry level position, I progressed through the different roles within the brand, being very successful and becoming a Restaurant Manager in one of the busiest stores company wide.
- I promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Analysed day to day operations to improve restaurant efficiency and service at all levels.
- Restaurant budgeting and forecasting.
- Delivered in-depth training to customer-facing staff, promoting strong service and team work.
- Established a safe and secure dining environment with strong sanitation standards.
Education
GCSEs - 8 including English, Maths, Sciences, History, Geography and French.
Coombe Boys' School
2016-07
Skills
- Team player
- Resilient
- Adaptable
- Clear communicator
- Target driven
- Business development
- Client Relationship Management
Timeline
360 Recruitment Consultant
Education recruitment agency
2024.10 - Current
360 Recruitment consultant
Optimus Search
2023.01 - 2024.10
Account Manager
Needhelp.com
2022.07 - 2023.01
Assistant Manager
McMullen & Sons Ltd
2021.05 - 2022.07
Trade Supervisor
Screwfix
2020.05 - 2021.05
Restaurant Manager
TGI Fridays
2016.09 - 2021.05
GCSEs - 8 including English, Maths, Sciences, History, Geography and French.
Coombe Boys' School