Principal Consultant

2 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia S&you Full time

The Organisation

Join a team that will change the way you look at recruitment. At S&You, we're passionate exceptional business outcomes. As part of the global Synergie Group, S&You blends deep local market expertise with extensive international reach to deliver specialist recruitment solutions that truly stand out.

In Australia, our team works in genuine partnership with both candidates and clients, offering a high-touch consultative approach. Our consultants care about positively shaping futures and helping businesses grow sustainably through the recruitment of outstanding talent.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Principal Recruitment Consultant to lead and grow our Business Support desk, driving strong commercial results across permanent and temporary recruitment.

This is a senior billing role for a high-performing recruiter who thrives on business development, market ownership, and closing high-value recruitment solutions. You will leverage your established client network while developing new revenue streams across business support functions.

You'll operate with a high level of autonomy, backed by a respected global brand, and be trusted to build, scale, and lead a profitable desk while contributing to the broader commercial success of the business.

The Role


• Owning and growing a high-value Business Support portfolio across permanent recruitment


• Driving new business through proactive sales activity, market mapping and client acquisition


• Converting opportunities into long-term, retained and exclusive client partnerships


• Managing end-to-end recruitment assignments with a strong focus on revenue, margin and delivery excellence


• Positioning S&You as a trusted recruitment partner within the Business Support market


• Leveraging national and global networks to maximise deal flow and cross-selling opportunities

What are we looking for?


• Proven track record of high billings in agency recruitment within Business Support


• Strong hunter mentality with consistent success in new business development


• Established client relationships and the credibility to win complex, high-value assignments


• Commercial acumen with a clear focus on revenue growth and market share


• Resilience, drive and the ability to perform in a target-driven environment


• A consultative sales approach focused on long-term partnerships rather than quick wins

What's on offer?


• Uncapped commission structure designed to reward high performance


• Competitive base salary reflective of principal-level impact


• Global and local sales incentive programs


• Hybrid working environment with true autonomy


• Backing of a global brand with an entrepreneurial, sales-focused culture

If you're ready to own your market, drive revenue, and be rewarded for performance, this Principal Consultant opportunity offers the platform to elevate your recruitment career.

This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne for the right candidate.

Don't miss out on this career-defining opportunity.

Apply now, or for a confidential discussion contact our Internal Recruitment Specialist, Vascilla Chauhan on or

Please note that our team will be unavailable over the holiday period and will return on 5 January. We will be in touch with applicants upon our return.

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