German Speaking Recruitment Consultant

Proclinical Staffing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotional targets

Uncapped commission

International moves opportunities

Learning and development support

Annual incentive trips

Job summary

Proclinical Staffing in London seeks ambitious graduates fluent in German to build an international recruitment career. You will learn recruitment from senior staff and handle European vacancies, speaking with candidates by phone to assess suitability.

Join a high-performing, supportive team with tailored progression, uncapped commission, and ongoing development. Expect a fast-track path with incentives, travel opportunities, and a culture that rewards success.

Qualifications

• Business level oder better German language skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good sales, persuasion and negotiation skills.
• Drive, ambition and resilience.
• A strong work ethic.
• Confident and positive attitude with ability to work under pressure and meet targets.
• Good organizational and administrative skills.
• Sales experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Calling candidates and briefing them about job opportunities.
• Discussing financial packages, timing and travel, etc.
• Advertising jobs on social media sites.
• Head-hunting candidates and networking on social media platforms.
• Using the database to record activity and maintain records.
• Preparing CVs and correspondence to clients.
• Organising interviews for candidates as requested by the client.
• Informing candidates about interview results and gathering feedback.
• Generating leads for new business opportunities.

Skills

German language

Communication skills

Sales aptitude

Resilience

Job description

Do you speak business-level German and want to use your language skills every day in a fast-paced, rewarding career?

At Proclinical, a global leader in Life Sciences recruitment, we’re looking for ambitious graduates who are fluent in German and eager to build an international career from day one.

This is more than just a job, it’s your opportunity to work across European markets, partner with cutting-edge Life Sciences companies, and make a real impact by helping bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

We only work with organisations that are ethical, high-quality, and making a genuine difference , because doing the right thing matters to us.

• Use your French or German language skills daily in a professional, international environment
• No recruitment experience needed, full training provided
• Fast-track career progression based entirely on performance
• Join a high performing, supportive team that celebrates success

Location: London (3 minute walk from London Liverpool Street Station)

Salary: £27,800 - £32,000 Basic (Uncapped commission & incentives including holidays, directors’ lunch and much more!)

Your Role

As a Recruitment Consultant joining our brand, you will be fully trained in all aspects of recruitment by one of the senior members of the company and our Learning and Development team. During your time in this role, you will be working with your manager and tasked with finding suitable candidates for open job vacancies across Europe. This will involve significant time speaking with candidate on the telephone to discuss roles with them and assess their suitability.

Working against many competing firms and their candidates, you will have some successes and some disappointments. You will be rewarded with commission for every placement that you make during your time as an Associate Recruitment Consultant and if successful then you can be rewarded with a promotion and will be introduced to client management and business development as a Recruitment Consultant.

Responsibilities Include

• Calling candidates and briefing them about job opportunities
• Discussing financial packages, timing and travel etc
• Advertising jobs on social media sites
• Head-hunting candidates and networking on social media platforms
• Using the database to record your activity and maintain accurate records or processes
• Preparing CVs and correspondence to forward to clients in respect of suitable applicants
• Organizing interviews for candidates as requested by the client
• Informing candidates about the results of their interviews and getting their feedback
• Generating Leads for new business opportunities

What You Need To Have

• Business Level or better German Language Skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good sales, persuasion and negotiation skills
• Drive, ambition and resilience
• A strong work ethic
• A confident and positive attitudeThe ability to work under pressure and meet targets
• Good organizational and administrative skills
• Experience in a sales environment is preferable; however it is not essential

We Offer You

• Tailored Career Progression – Promotional targets which can lead to two promotions a year if hit with multiple career paths- you move up based on performance, not tenure
• High Earning Potential and Uncapped Commission - OTE £35-40K YR1, £40-60K+ YR2, £100K+ YR3 and a salary increase with each promotion
• Realistic targets you can achieve as we believe in a positive environment
• Dedicated Learning and Development team with continuous support and training throughout your career, regardless of your level
• Inclusive, collaborative, positive culture
• Access to a large, international client and candidate database along with market leading AI and automation technology to aid for efficiency
• Potential for international moves - New York, Philadelphia, Boston, Basel, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Sydney, Tokyo and more offices to start up within the next 2 years
• Annual incentive trips away to Cape Town, Cancun, Singapore, Vegas, New York, Skiing etc.
• Local incentives include trips to the theatre, horse racing, go karting and Michelin star restaurants.
• Company Benefits - Vitality healthcare, Subsidised gym membership, Extended gym lunches, Season ticket travel loan, Contributory pension scheme, Childcare vouchers, Cycle to work scheme
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