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Job summary
A leading recruitment agency in London is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join their fast-paced, performance-driven team. This role offers a competitive salary of £25,000–£27,000, plus uncapped commission with realistic OTE of up to £55,000 in the first year. Responsibilities include generating new business, managing client portfolios, and overseeing the full recruitment process. The company provides extensive training and opportunities for rapid progression in a supportive environment. Apply now for a rewarding career in recruitment!
Benefits
Qualifications
- Highly competitive individuals with a drive for financial success.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage a sales desk and build a candidate network.
Responsibilities
- Generate new business through calls and networking.
- Manage a client portfolio effectively.
- Source and pitch roles to candidates.
- Negotiate salaries and fees.
- Hit weekly KPIs and revenue targets.
Skills
Education
Location: London (Liverpool Street)
Salary: £25,000–£27,000 basic + uncapped commission (Realistic OTE £40k–£55k Year 1, £70k+ Year 2)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Our Client is a performance-driven recruitment agency specialising in high-growth sectors including Technology & FinTech. They're expanding rapidly and are searching for ambitious, competitive individuals who want to build a long-term, high-earning career in sales and recruitment.
If you’re hungry for success, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want genuine financial reward for your effort—this is the opportunity for you.
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll effectively run your own sales desk. You’ll be responsible for winning new business, building a network of high-quality candidates, and closing deals. From day one, you’ll be trained to become a high-performing consultant capable of generating significant revenue.
- Proactively generate new business through outbound sales calls, meetings, and networking
- Build and manage your own client portfolio
- Source, qualify, and pitch roles to candidates
- Negotiate fees, salaries, and offers
- Hit weekly KPIs and revenue targets
- Manage the full 360° recruitment process from lead generation to deal closeConsistently drive activity to maintain a strong sales pipeline
- Money-motivated with a strong competitive edge
- Confident on the phone and unafraid to take initiative
- Target-driven, disciplined, and resilient under pressure
- Able to build relationships quickly and influence decision makers
- Naturally sales-orientated with a desire for rapid progression
- Degree-level education OR strong sales/commercial experience (preferred)
- A solid base salary + industry-leading uncapped commission structure
- Fast-track progression to Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Team Lead
- Advanced sales and recruitment training from top performers
- Incentive trips (Ibiza, Dubai, New York), monthly lunch clubs, and performance bonuses
- High-performance culture, modern office, and supportive leadership team
- Company phone, laptop, and LinkedIn Recruiter license
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + top-performer early finishes
Apply now - interviews are happening!
Recruitment People recruits across multiple specialist markets (Finance, Technology, Legal, Engineering, Life Sciences, Digital/Marketing, Public Sector, and more) and typically places Trainee Recruiters through to experienced Recruitment Consultants and beyond.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.