Junior Recruiter - Sales Role

g2 Recruitment; Köln; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Clear career progression

Monthly team socials

European travel incentives

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Cologne is seeking a motivated Recruiter/Personalberater to manage the full recruitment lifecycle and build relationships within the Industrial Automation sector. This role requires fluent English and offers comprehensive training for newcomers. The ideal candidate is ambitious and has a proactive sales mindset. Join our dynamic team and start your career in recruitment with clear progression opportunities. Based in Cologne or willing to relocate?

Qualifications

• No recruitment experience required; full training provided.
• Must have right to work in Germany.
• Based in Cologne or planning to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for clients and candidates.
• Proactively generate new business and win new clients.
• Source, qualify, and present candidates to clients.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates.
• Work within established sectors and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

Proactive sales mindset

Ambitious and resilient

Job description

Recruiter/Personalberater (Sales-Focused) - English Speaking Office

Location: Cologne

Job Type: Full-time

Want to start a career in recruitment with an international team?

g2 Recruitment GmbH is expanding its team in Cologne, and we’re looking for ambitious individuals to grow with us. We specialise in connecting skilled Engineers and Developers with leading companies across Germany and Europe in sectors such as Industrial Automation and Machinery Automation.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training: Structured onboarding, classroom sessions, deskside coaching, and 1:1 mentoring
• Clear career progression: Promotions based on performance, not tenure
• Culture & incentives: Monthly team socials, lunch clubs, and European travel incentives

Your Role

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for both clients and candidates: from taking job briefings to delivering interview feedback, ensuring a smooth and professional process.
• Proactively generate new business using a variety of sales and business development techniques to identify, engage, and win new clients with tailored recruitment solutions.
• Source, qualify, and present candidates to clients across the DACH region, ensuring a strong match for both technical and cultural requirements.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates within your specialist vertical market, fostering trust and repeat business.
• Work within established sectors such as Industrial Automation and Machinery Automation, while also identifying new market opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent English speaker (essential - our Cologne office operates in English)
• German language skills are a plus, but not essential
• No recruitment experience required – full training provided
• Strong communicator with a proactive, sales-oriented mindset
• Ambitious, resilient, and eager to learn
• Goal-oriented and motivated by success
• Must have the right to work in Germany (we cannot provide visa sponsorship for non-EU citizens)
• Based in Cologne or planning to relocate (within 40 minutes of Central Cologne)

Start dates available from April 2026 onwards!

Apply today and join our growing international team in Cologne.

About g2 Recruitment

g2 Recruitment GmbH is part of the G2V Group, a leading specialist recruitment company operating across Europe. We connect top talent with businesses in the IT, Technology, Engineering, and Construction sectors. With over 20 offices across the EU, UK, and USA, we’re known for exceptional training, clear progression, and high performers who build long-term careers.

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