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Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years. Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors. We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career. Pay Range £26,000 - £35,000 per annum + uncapped bonus Job Description Join one of Reed’s fastest‑growing sectors and take ownership of a busy Food & FMCG recruitment desk in Manchester covering the North West, North East, and Yorkshire. You’ll step into a high‑performing team, benefit from award‑winning training, and enjoy a flexible hybrid working pattern once you’ve completed your onboarding. What You’ll Be Doing – Full 360 Recruitment This is a blended permanent and contract/temporary recruitment role where you’ll manage your own desk, build strong commercial relationships, and deliver high‑quality placements across the Food & FMCG market. Your responsibilities include: Managing the full recruitment cycle from business development to placement Meeting clients, taking detailed job briefs, and understanding end‑to‑end hiring needs Sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, social media, referrals, and our market‑leading database Registering, interviewing, and assessing candidates, including compliance checks Preparing candidates for interviews and managing the offer, contract and placement process Filling urgent contract/temp bookings with pace, accuracy and strong service levels Building long‑term relationships with clients and candidates across the region Developing new business opportunities across the Food & FMCG sector Maximising cross‑selling opportunities across Reed’s specialist divisions Why Join Reed? Uncapped commission, paid monthly Hybrid working after training: 3 days in our Manchester office, 2 days from home Clear and transparent career progression from day one Access to a powerful, bespoke CRM with warm relationships and deep market insights Annual High Achiever Awards and exclusive reward trips for top performers R1 Formula Reed benefits (including private healthcare and enhanced pension) Paid sabbaticals at key service milestones Award‑winning onboarding and a 12‑month training academy What You’ll Receive You’ll be fully supported from the moment you join, with: Access to active and emerging clients across the Food & FMCG market Coaching from an experienced manager and support from a collaborative, ambitious team Weekly training sessions, 1‑to‑1 development, and structured performance metrics A high‑energy, inclusive culture where achievements are celebrated and rewarded What We’re Looking For A proactive, sales‑driven mindset Confidence in building relationships and generating new business Resilience, ambition, and a drive to exceed targets A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle Previous recruitment or B2B sales experience is helpful but not essential if you bring the right attitude Ready to take the next step? Apply in just a few minutes — or if you’d prefer an informal, confidential chat first, we’d be happy to arrange that. Start your journey with Reed today Feel what it’s like to truly belong… All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria. We’re never afraid to ask, “What’s next?” Inspiration comes from knowing the work you do really matters and, as trailblazers in our field, the value of what we do every day is obvious. We are a family business with a rich history and a purpose of improving lives through work, for people and organisations worldwide. Our inclusive and collaborative approach, combined with an unwavering belief in our long-standing core values, means that we genuinely trust and work hard for each other. We have built a dynamic culture where individual achievement is celebrated and succeeding as a team is revered. A supportive environment, where careers are developed and futures are forged. Feel what it’s like to truly belong. Our story In the early 1960s, Reed pioneered specialist recruitment in the UK. Seven decades on, we have become the world’s largest family-run recruitment business, with offices spanning across the UK, Europe, USA, the Middle East and East Asia. With access to the UK’s largest candidate database and expertise across 20 specialist sectors, we are committed to ensuring that people are at the heart of everything we do to ensure we fulfil our purpose: improving lives through work.