Associate Recruitment Consultant

Location: Tampa, FL

Term: Direct Hire

Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission + Benefits

Xpertis Talent is seeking an ambitious Associate Recruitment Consultant to join its team in Tampa, FL. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in building and developing a specialist recruitment division focused on the engineering and manufacturing sectors.

About the Role

• Partner with businesses across the Tampa Bay market to identify and secure high-quality technical talent.
• Develop specialist market knowledge, build commercial relationships, and contribute directly to business growth.
• The role combines candidate sourcing, relationship management, and business development, with hands-on training and direct mentorship from an experienced recruitment professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the growth and development of Xpertis Talent's specialist Engineering recruitment division across the Tampa Bay market.
• Identify, approach, and engage high-quality engineering professionals through targeted sourcing, networking, and headhunting.
• Develop relationships with prospective candidates and clients across the local manufacturing and industrial sectors.
• Support business development activities, including outbound outreach, identifying new opportunities, and establishing relationships with prospective clients.
• Manage candidate relationships throughout the recruitment process, from initial engagement through to interview coordination, offer management, and placement.
• Develop specialist knowledge of the local engineering market, including industry trends, talent availability, and client hiring requirements.
• Work directly with an established Engineering recruitment specialist to develop recruitment, sales, and commercial skills while contributing towards the division's growth.

Qualifications

• A strong desire to build a successful career in recruitment, sales, business development, or a commercially focused role.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with new people and develop professional relationships.
• A competitive, ambitious, and commercially minded approach, with the motivation to work towards targets and achieve results.
• A proactive attitude, with the resilience and determination to overcome challenges and maintain momentum.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A willingness to learn, take ownership of personal development, and work closely with an experienced industry professional.
• Previous recruitment, sales, or business development experience is advantageous but not essential. Candidates with the right attitude, work ethic, and ambition will be considered.