Graduate Management Trainee Programme – Executive Search

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic graduates for their Graduate Management Trainee Programme in London. This exciting role offers the chance to develop into a Trainee Recruitment Consultant within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. You will be responsible for identifying and networking with specialist professionals, while also generating sales and income. With a strong focus on training and development, this program aims to nurture talent up to management level, providing a supportive environment for career growth. If you have a passion for recruitment and a drive to succeed, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Uncapped Commission

Industry-leading Training & Development Programme

Private Health Insurance

Pension

Inclusive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with strong communication and interpersonal skills are preferred.
• Experience in customer-facing roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify pharmaceutical professionals through various methods including data mining.
• Network and interview executives to promote the company's reputation.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Data Mining

Sales Generation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

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Graduate Management Trainee Programme – Executive Search, London

Client:

Walker Cole International

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Walker Cole International is a pharmaceutical and life sciences executive search company who specialize in global recruitment consultancy services. We are currently searching for applicants to join our July & September 2025 Graduate Management Trainee Programme as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to work from our central London offices, with the opportunity to relocate internationally in the future, as a part of our global expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Identify specialist pharmaceutical professionals through data mining, telephone interviews, personal meetings, business development, and marketing activities.
2. Personal accountability for sales generation and fee income.
3. Network and interview pharmaceutical executives to promote the reputation of Walker Cole International.
4. Develop expert knowledge of pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to support your delivery of key recruitment client projects.

Candidate Requirements:

1. A recent Bachelors or Masters graduate.
2. Previous work experience including placement year or customer-facing role.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Sporting success or competitive hobbies are highly desirable.
5. The right to work in the UK permanently.

Benefits:

• Uncapped commission
• Industry-leading training & development programme, up to management level
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension
• Inclusive and supportive working environment and culture