Full job descriptionLondon | £28,000 base + Uncapped Commission | Excellent Career Progression
Want a career where your ambition, personality and hard work genuinely determine how far you can go?We’re working with an ambitious, internationally established specialist recruitment consultancy operating within the automotive engineering and technology sectors.
With an impressive client base, an expanding international presence and a reputation for delivering high-quality recruitment solutions, the business is looking to bring an ambitious Trainee Recruitment Consultant into its London team.
This is an opportunity to join a business that invests in its people, rewards performance and offers a genuine platform to build a successful, financially rewarding career.
No previous recruitment experience is required. We’re interested in your attitude, ambition and potential.
THE OPPORTUNITYAs a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll receive comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced consultants, developing the skills needed to become a successful 360 Recruitment Consultant.
You’ll be given the opportunity to take ownership of your own specialist market, build relationships with international clients and engage with highly skilled professionals across some of the world’s most exciting engineering and technology industries.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Business Development: Identifying new business opportunities, approaching prospective clients and developing long-term commercial relationships.
*Candidate Generation: Proactively sourcing, approaching and engaging high-calibre professionals within your specialist market.
*Relationship Building: Developing relationships with candidates and clients, understanding their requirements and becoming a trusted recruitment partner.
*Interview Management: Conducting candidate interviews, preparing professionals for opportunities and managing the recruitment process from initial conversation through to placement.
*Negotiation & Closing: Managing offers, negotiating salaries and successfully closing recruitment assignments.
*Market Development: Building your own network, developing industry knowledge and establishing yourself as a specialist within your chosen market.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?*Competitive starting salary of £28,000.
*Uncapped commission structure with significant earning potential, average year 1 OTE earnings being 45-55k!
*Structured training and ongoing one-to-one mentorship.
*Clear, merit-based progression opportunities.
*International exposure and the opportunity to work with prestigious businesses across Europe and beyond.
*Performance-based incentives, rewards and international trips.
*A collaborative, ambitious environment surrounded by driven, like-minded individuals.
*The opportunity to build your own specialist market and develop a long-term career in a growing international business.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?We’re not necessarily looking for someone with a particular degree or employment background. We’re looking for someone with the personality and characteristics to become an exceptional recruitment consultant.
You’ll ideally be:
*Ambitious: You have big aspirations and want a career that gives you the opportunity to achieve them.
*Commercially minded: You’re interested in business, negotiation and building relationships.
*Confident: You’re comfortable speaking to new people, building rapport and communicating effectively.
*Resilient: You understand that success takes persistence and you’re not easily discouraged by setbacks.
*Competitive: You enjoy setting yourself goals, pushing yourself and measuring your success.
*Coach-able: You’re willing to learn, take feedback on board and constantly improve.
*Hardworking: You’re prepared to put in the effort required to build something worthwhile.
Previous experience in sales, recruitment, customer service, hospitality or a competitive sporting environment would be advantageous, but is by no means essential.
THE LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITYRecruitment is a career where your development and earning potential can grow significantly with experience.
You’ll have the opportunity to progress through the business based on your performance, develop your own specialist market, build valuable commercial relationships and potentially move into senior and leadership positions as your career develops.
For the right individual, this is much more than an entry-level job. It’s an opportunity to build a career, develop valuable business skills and create a future with genuine earning potential.
If you’re ambitious, personable and ready to challenge yourself, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.
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