Recruitment Consultant - REAL Life Sciences

• Job reference no: vn13690
• Job type: Permanent
• Salary: competitive JPY
• Location: Tokyo, Japan

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Who are we

SThree is the global STEM-specialist talent partner. We connect sought-after specialists with dynamic organisations. Recruiting highly skilled professionals, when and where they're needed. Elevating expertise and energising progress for everyone.

Our global house of specialist brands brings expertise in specific sought-after skills across both permanent and contract work. Founded in London in 1986 as a small business, SThree has since expanded into a multi-brand organisation, giving our customers access to a global network of dedicated STEM specialists through 40+ offices in 13 countries.

Real Staffing, Computer Futures, Progressive Recruitment, Huxley and Global Enterprise Partners are five of the nine brands we have in Japan. They are specialist brands focusing on specific markets within Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Recognised as one of the best recruitment organisation and employer across Japan, our accolades and awards include:

• Best Large Recruitment Company to Work For by Recruitment International (2021)
• Best Company to Work for by Great Place to Work Institution (2019, 2021, 2022 and 2023)
• Great Place to Work for Women by Great Place to Work (2023)
• Growth Company of the Year by Recruitment International (2019)
• Best CSR Initiative by Recruitment International (2019)
• Best IT & Technology Recruitment Company by Recruitment International (2018)
• Best Healthcare by Recruitment International by Recruitment International (2018 and 2021)
• Finalist in a British Business Award by British Chamber Commerce of Japan (2017)

Our Office Culture

• Diverse company culture We have people from more than 20 countries with different cultures and backgrounds. We are constantly exploring tips on how to give the best to our candidates and customers, using new ideas and ways of thinking that cultural differences bring
• Strong support system We are in constant and proactive communication about our respective markets, candidates and customers across sectors and countries. This means that if any employee is in need of help or has questions, someone is immediately available to help
• Transparent management and communication Management is committed to open and transparent communication with all employees, regardless of title or length of service
• Work-life balance Sales is not an easy job, but communication with teammates who share it is our best relaxation. We also have a culture of valuing our private life as much as we work hard, so we have a good work-life balance.

What's in it for you

As a recruiter with SThree you'll impact people's lives in more ways than you can imagine, finding them great roles, guiding them to explore new opportunities and changing their lives for the better. SThree is committed to working with candidates and clients for the long term.

That's why we're looking for people who can build relationships, create trust and deliver great service. To help you get there we've put together learning and development programmes to give you all the skills you'll need to become a professional recruiter. We provide a great working environment and give you access to award-winning technology for a competitive edge in the market.

An opportunity of a lifetime to join SThree's most exciting brand in our newest office location in Tokyo. This will be a start up venture and come with all the perks and opportunities that a start up can offer with the backing of SThree's incentives, processes and infrastructure.

Truly the sky is the limit with this role so we would only ask those who are seriously ambitious with their life goals to apply!

The Role

REAL Life Sciences is our healthcare brand that helps our clients and candidates in the pharmaceutical, medical device, and supply chain industries.

Your job as a Recruitment Consultant will include attracting candidates by using a wide range of media and drafting advertising copy for use on social media /networks, attending events, recruiting and through referrals.

Once you have found suitable candidates, you will screen and interview candidates, conducting background checks, and matching candidates to jobs. Naturally, with the role, it is a consultative job and you will advise both clients and candidates on salary levels, training requirements and on job opportunities.

You will be given the tools to attract clients through a variety of different means, including marketing techniques, business development, account management, new business acquisition and networking, which will allow you to build up an extensive client base.

You will also develop a good understanding of companies and their business, something which is key in order to build strong relationships with your clients.

The Team

• Generated our highest fee in 2024
• Boasts our top biller of all time in a single year
• Has the best average fee in our Japan business
• Rewards diversity (50% female, 50% male in our teams)
• Has signed contracts with >75% of the industry's biggest clients already
• Is the definition of a 'warm desk' with >30 live roles per consultant today
• And is budgeted to grow more than any other SThree team in 2025?

What Do We Offer?

At SThree we know that our people are the heart and soul of our business, only you can deliver our promise to our clients, and as such we want to ensure that you always feel appreciated. You will benefit from:

• A fantastic training and development programme
• Being part of a truly global organisation with market leading brands and international relocation opportunities once you have worked for us for a certain period of time
• An in-house candidate database that has been continually developed and improved over the last twenty years to allow consultants in all of our global offices to reach the most niche talent to provide the best service to our customers
• A structured career plan and fixed promotion targets that give you the opportunity to truly take charge of your career and reap the rewards for your hard work
• A strong commission scheme that is industry leading. We pay life changing commissions every quarter!
• Holiday sales incentives to places like Bali, Korea, Shanghai, etc.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Monthly lunch clubs incentives which include Michelin star restaurants, afternoons on private yachts and afternoons spent travelling through Tokyo in stretch limousines drinking champagne!

What Should You Be?

While certain skills such as previous B2B sales experience will make you a desirable candidate, the most important quality that we're looking for is an ability to demonstrate genuine passion and enthusiasm to succeed as an Associate Recruitment Consultant. If you're a hard working individual with strong interpersonal and communication skills, then you might be just what we're looking for.

Do you have the desire to embark upon a new adventure? If you're a passionate, committed individual looking to start a new journey in a diverse and supportive environment, then get in touch.