If you are hungry to sell, love human interaction, and want a clear path to six figures, this Recruitment Consultant role in Hawthorn East could be your next big career move. Unlike customer service jobs that can be automated, recruitment is driven by people skills, persuasion, and persistence. As a Recruitment Consultant, you will make outbound calls, pitch standout candidates, handle objections, and win new business. With a $60,000 base salary plus uncapped commission, this full-time role offers both security and high earning potential.

Daily Responsibilities of a Recruitment Consultant
As a Recruitment Consultant, your normal day will involve:

• Making outbound sales calls to employers and hiring managers
• Pitching qualified candidates and booking introduction calls
• Handling objections and negotiating terms to close deals
• Building a pipeline of candidates and converting cold leads into clients
• Using your customer service skills to provide recruitment solutions for local employers and jobseekers

This is a role where resilience, energy, and determination pay off. If you thrive in a sales environment and enjoy working with people, you will love being a Recruitment Consultant.

Skills Needed for a Recruitment Consultant
To succeed as a Recruitment Consultant, you will need:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly
• Sales or business development experience, or a background in competitive sports or leadership
• Resilience and self-motivation with a hunger to succeed
• Full Australian working rights and Citizenship
• The ability to multitask and stay organised while meeting targets

While previous recruitment experience is not required, a drive to sell and the willingness to learn is essential.

Career Development as a Recruitment Consultant
At MACRO, we pride ourselves on growing future leaders. As a Recruitment Consultant, you will learn structured sales techniques including openers, floats, follow-ups, and closing strategies. You’ll also be trained in candidate sourcing, client management, and building a recruitment desk that runs like your own business.
Career progression is clear: within 12–18 months, high performers move from Recruitment Consultant to Consultant and Senior Consultant titles. With hands-on training, supportive leadership, and modern AI tools, your growth is only limited by your ambition.

Why Join MACRO as a Recruitment Consultant
MACRO is a trusted name in recruitment with 35 years of experience. As a Recruitment Consultant in our Hawthorn East office, you will enjoy:

• $60,000 base salary reviewed after 3 months, plus uncapped commission
• Permanent, full-time role Monday to Friday
• Fully paid training and one-on-one mentoring from industry veterans
• Modern systems, AI tools, and proven processes that deliver results
• A supportive, fast-paced environment without red tape or micromanagement

We give our recruiters space and tools to succeed while letting them build profitable, rewarding desks.

Apply Now for the Recruitment Consultant Role This is your chance to step into a sales-driven role where effort equals reward. If you’re ready to learn, sell, and build a rewarding career, apply today for the Recruitment Consultant position in Hawthorn East.

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