Trainee Recruitment Consultant – January Start Date

Company
Recruitment People
Location
London
Salary
£25,500 - £30,000 per annum

Full Job Description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – High-Earning Sales Role

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

About Us

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.

The Role

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.

Daily Responsibilities:

  • 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 close
  • Consistently drive activity to maintain a strong sales pipeline

You'll Thrive Here If You Are:

  • 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)

What You Get in Return:

  • 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

How to Apply

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.

Location
London
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,500 - £30,000 per annum
Industry
Life Sciences
Closing Date
8th January 2026
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