Principal Recruitment Consultant – Energy Trading & Commodities

Principal Consultant – Energy Trading & Commodities – Career progression to Director of Energy & Commodities – £45,000 + Commission to 40% (NO THRESHOLD) + Shares + HYBRID!

Are you a driven Energy Trading & Commodities recruitment specialist looking for a clear path to Director level in a high-growth, high-reward environment?

Our client, a leading specialist in the Cleantech & Greentech sectors across the UK, Europe, and the U.S., is expanding its Energy Trading & Commodities recruitment services—and they’re looking for an ambitious Principal Consultant to lead this charge.

Already established as a market leader in the UK, Europe, and U.S. within the EV Charging & eMobility sectors, this is a chance to build on their existing success by adding a complementary service offering.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for expanding recruitment services into the Energy Trading & Commodities market across Europe and the U.S.
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Energy Trading & Commodities market sectors.
• Stay informed about industry trends, and market demands to capitalize on new business opportunities.
• Create and deliver compelling proposals and presentations to potential clients, showcasing the company’s expertise and value proposition.
• Negotiate terms of business with clients, ensuring profitable and sustainable relationships.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience in recruitment within the Energy Trading & Commodities
• Strong business development and client relationship management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of Energy Trading & Commodities market trends, and key players.
• A track record of successfully placing candidates in mid-to-senior level roles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Leadership experience and the ability to mentor and develop junior team members.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of £45,000 with commission up to 40% (no threshold).
• Share options in a rapidly growing company.
• Clear and achievable career progression to Director level.
• Opportunity to shape and drive the company’s Europe & U.S. expansion strategy.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

This vacancy is for a permanent, full-time role based in the UK. Applicants must have independent legal authorisation to live and work in the UK.

I don’t advertise all the roles I am working on, so the best way to hear more about the opportunities I have at present, is to speak with me or one of the team directly.

We are only able to respond to Candidates who have Recruitment Industry experience. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume you have not been selected for an interview.

Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals into the Built Environment, Engineering, and Energy sector.

I don’t advertise all the roles I am working on, so the best way to hear more about the opportunities I have at present, is to speak with me or one of the team directly.