Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Optimus Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Entry Level Recruitment Consultant, where your career growth is prioritized. This role involves managing the recruitment process from start to finish, forging relationships with clients, and helping candidates find their ideal roles. With competitive earnings potential and exceptional training, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values your input. Enjoy a vibrant work atmosphere with exciting incentives, including trips to top destinations and monthly rewards for high performers. If you're ambitious and motivated, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uncapped Commission

Monthly Lunch Clubs

Quarterly Holiday Incentives

Dress-Down Fridays

Early Finishes

Well-Stocked Bar

Qualifications

• No prior recruitment experience required, but a passion for sales is essential.
• Dynamic, goal-oriented individuals will thrive in this role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire recruitment process from business development to candidate placement.
• Develop new business opportunities and source candidates for roles.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Problem Solving

Relationship Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Base pay range

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Talent Acquisition Executive | Expanding Optimus Search Teams in Digital, Data, and Life Sciences

Job Title: Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Company: Optimus Search

Location: London

Salary: £26 K + Uncapped Commission (No threshold!)

Start Date: May/June

About Optimus Search:

At Optimus Search, we’re shaping the IT industry one placement at a time. As specialists in Digital, Data, and Life Sciences recruitment, we focus on connecting top tech talent across Europe with some of the most exciting companies and opportunities. Our growth from our mobile market origins into three market-leading divisions, Optimus Digital, Optimus Data, and Optimus Life Sciences has enabled us to become a major player in the recruitment sector. We're now looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join us as Entry Level Recruitment Consultants. At Optimus Search, your career growth is our priority, and we’re committed to helping you succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

As a 360-entry level recruitment consultant, you will be responsible for managing the entire recruitment process, from business development to candidate placement. Your role will involve forging strong relationships with leading companies, helping them find the best candidates, and also assisting candidates in finding their ideal roles. You will:

• Develop new business opportunities by reaching out to potential clients and expanding existing relationships.
• Source and headhunt candidates, matching them with the perfect roles in the Digital, Data, and Life Sciences sectors.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle, including conducting interviews, negotiating job offers, and offering post-placement support.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment, where your efforts directly contribute to the growth of Optimus Search.

The Ideal Candidate:

No prior recruitment experience is required, but we’re looking for individuals who:

• Are dynamic, goal-oriented, and highly motivated to achieve personal and professional success.
• Possess a strong work ethic and have a natural passion for sales and business development.
• Are proactive thinkers who thrive in problem-solving and adapting to changing circumstances.
• Demonstrate a competitive spirit and a relentless drive to exceed targets and build a successful career.
• Have an engaging, energetic personality that complements our lively, collaborative team culture.

Why Join Optimus Search:

• Competitive base salary + commission structure (Realistic Year 1 on target earnings (OTE) of £35,000 - £40,000+ with top performers earning much more!).
• High-performing individuals can earn well over £230,000.
• Exceptional training and development provided by our experienced Learning & Development team at every stage of your career.
• Be part of a fully organic, growth-driven team that offers you the opportunity to build your own team, develop alongside the business, and grow into a future leader.
• A close-knit, collaborative team environment where your input truly matters.
• Monthly lunch clubs at prestigious restaurants, rewarding top performers who meet their targets.
• Exciting quartly holiday incentives, fully funded trips to destinations such as Ibiza, Vegas, and Dubai!
• Enjoyable work atmosphere with dress-down Fridays, early finishes, and a well-stocked bar for socialising with the team.

How to Apply:

Ready to start your career at Optimus Search? Click ‘apply now’ and our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a call! In the meantime, take a look at our website to find out more: www.optimussearch.com.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development, Consulting, and Customer Service

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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