Recruitment Consultant - Superyachts

Reference:
KC170117
Category:
Shore Based Jobs
Position:
Other Shore Based Positions
Salary:
A highly competitive base salary plus bonus and commission scheme is on offer
Location:
Southampton
Job updated:
March 21, 2017
This job advert has been checked and approved by Yacrew.

We are the market leader across the International Maritime and Shipping Industries. We employ more than 90 professionals across a framework of offices in the UK, Houston and Singapore and due to stable and consistent growth in our Superyacht division we are looking to grow and expand the team to deliver against an ever-growing portfolio of Superyachts operating across the globe.

Are you a Superyacht professional looking for a shore based job opportunity that will make use of your skills and knowledge in the maritime industry? If yes, this could be the perfect job for you.

Below are some key traits Faststream are looking for in our next hire:

  • You must have a competitive edge and the desire to succeed in this fast paced industry.
  • You must be an influential and assertive communicator with a professional work ethic.
  • You will enjoy challenging situations where there is freedom to act and the authority to take decisions.
  • You will thrive on working to financial targets and will be independent, self-motivated, positive and able to plan and manage your time effectively in order to exceed those targets.
  • Willingness to travel the world to meet and greet Superyachts and crew across key locations in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.

No prior sales or shore based experience is required as We will guide you and give you the tools necessary to be successful.

A typical day will involve a variety of tasks including:

  • Building a client base, usually via building relationships with senior candidates on board Superyachts or within Yacht Managers.
  • Nurturing professional relationships with existing clients.
  • Attracting candidates by using social media to head hunt, advertise and network
  • Managing the interview/selection processes for client and candidate
  • Negotiating salaries and terms and conditions
  • Researching the market place and industry
  • Closing deals!

Benefits:

EARN - We offer a competitive basic salary (DOE) and excellent 'on target earnings' which are set 1 year in advance. We provide achievable targets and uncapped commission - our commission rates work on a rolling scale ranging from a minimum of 7.5% to a maximum of 30%, with an additional bonus scheme.

OWN - We want our employees to run their own desk so we make sure that you have the autonomy needed to do so. We'll support, train and encourage our employees to take ownership over what they do.

GROW - We encourage and nurture our talented team and we develop our consultants so they can work their way up the career ladder. As you progress you'll benefit from perks such as a company car, mobile phone, extended holiday entitlement, private healthcare and a contributory pension.

ENJOY - We have a 'work hard - play hard' culture and hold regular formal and informal company events. Whether it's horse racing at Goodwood, eating at Michelin starred restaurants, sailing around the Solent or a trip to Dubai or Las Vegas, we'll make sure you enjoy working here.

To find out more about this vacancy, or working for Faststream Recruitment please contact Kelsey Connolly (Shipping Manager) - hidden link - please login or +44(0)2380 208772.

Work Experience Requirements:

All applicants must have previous experience in working on a Yacht or a Cruise Ship.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of the English language is required.

Certificates and Qualifications:

All applicants must hold a valid ENG1 certificate to be able to apply for this position.

A valid STCW Basic Safety Training certificate is required from all applicants. Please sign up for an STCW course and obtain the certificate if you don't have it yet.

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