Lloyd Durrant

Commercially driven recruitment consultant, with over 8 years' experience driving revenue, growth, managing strategic accounts and building client relationships across the accountancy and finance markets. Proven experience managing the full sales cycle, from lead generation and prospecting, through to proposal development, negotiation, and closing. Strong ability to engage with Senior Stakeholders, including CFO, FD and FC, and operational team leaders, to deliver recruitment plans for their business.

Experienced in fast-paced, growth-focused environments with a strong understanding around the various finance processes.

Senior Consultant - Grafton Banks Finance Recruitment - Sussex, Surrey, and Kent

(2019-09)

Grafton Banks Finance is a recognised leader in the provision of recruitment services across Sussex, Surrey, and Kent. They specialise in placing finance professionals on an interim and permanent basis with companies that range from FTSE 100, PE Backed businesses, privately owned SMEs, and start-up companies. Joined Grafton Banks in 2019, to help grow their Part Qualified offering, and have since taken a lead role with managing all practice recruitment for the business.

• Supported with roles at Partner/Director Level, all the way through to entry level graduate positions
• Delivered consistent results in a fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment. Growing each year with billings.
• Developed and managed existing relationships, whilst also bringing in new business year on year
• Consistently achieved sales targets, KPIs, and business development goals
• Managed end-to-end processes, through engaging with the client's expectations and managing their recruitment needs
• Negotiated rates and contractual agreements between clients and candidates
• Delivered regular pipeline updates and market insights to stakeholders and supported across business meetings
• Helped and mentored trainees, through business development and client objection handling

Accountancy & Finance Consultant - Huntress Recruitment - East & West Sussex

(2017-08 - 2019-08)

This was my first role within recruitment, and I was tasked to lead and manage the Accountancy & Finance desk, covering the East & West Sussex area

• Managed end-to-end recruitment processes for permanent & temporary positions
• Billed £70k in my first year, in a brand-new market for the business in the local area
• Sourced candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and direct outreach
• Strong relationships with hiring managers and advised on hiring strategies and market trends
• Maintained accurate records on the recruitment Salesforce CRM system
• Used Salesforce to manage pipelines, identify opportunities, and track market activity

Assistant Professional Shop Assistant - Hassocks Golf Club

(2015-06 - 2017-07)

Ensured smooth daily operations at a busy golf course by providing high-quality customer service, and support with golf equipment and lessons. Excellent communication skills when interacting with customers of all ages ensuring a safe, positive and enjoyable experience.

• Meeting targets such as selling a specific golfing brand/product, upselling buggies, meeting income targets, managing member's competitions and societies

Retail Assistant - Waitrose, Brighton - Brighton

(2014-10 - 2015-04)

• Delivered excellent customer service during peak trading periods
• Maintained high standards across the store, including cleanliness and organisation
• Replenished stock and supported smooth daily operations
• Handled customer enquiries and provided friendly support throughout their visit

Casual Labouring & Football Coaching - Local businesses around Brighton & Hove - Brighton & Hove

(2012-11 - 2014-10)

A Levels - Biology, Sports Science, Sports Coaching - BHASVIC (2012 - 2014)

GCSE - Maths, English, Double Science, French, Design & Tech, PE - Blatchington Mill School (2007 - 2012)