Graduate Sales Executive – Recruitment & Performance Services

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking driven graduates to embark on a transformative career path as Graduate Sales Executives. This role offers a structured training program to develop essential sales and recruitment skills, with a clear pathway to becoming an Executive Recruiter. You'll engage with top-tier clients in the engineering and technical sectors, supported by a collaborative team and advanced recruitment technology. With competitive earnings potential, a supportive culture, and opportunities for international relocation, this position is perfect for ambitious individuals ready to launch their careers in sales and recruitment.

Benefits

Private Pension

Gym Allowance

Private Healthcare

Quarterly Incentives

Annual Trips

World-Class Coaching

Flexible Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a passion for sales and business.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage decision-makers to build trusted relationships.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from candidate search to placement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Skills

Negotiation Skills

Proactive Mindset

Education

Recent Graduate (any discipline)

Tools

Recruitment Technology

Automation Tools

Job description

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Graduate Sales Executive – Recruitment & Performance Services, Warrington

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Client:

Mercury Hampton Ltd

Location:

Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Graduate Sales Executive - Pathway to Executive Recruiter

Location: Newton-Le-Willows (with future opportunities to relocate to the USA or Middle East)

Are you a recent graduate with the ambition to build a high-impact career in sales and executive recruitment? Mercury Hampton, a global leader in talent consultancy, is seeking driven graduates to join our team as Graduate Sales Executives—with a clear pathway to becoming Executive Recruiters.

About Mercury Hampton

Mercury Hampton partners with world-renowned organisations—including Coca-Cola, BP, Monster Energy, and Nestlé—to deliver premium talent acquisition, workforce solutions, and leadership assessment across 22 countries. Our award-winning technology and innovative approach set us apart as a leader in people and performance optimisation.

As a Graduate Sales Executive, you’ll embark on a structured training programme designed to equip you with the skills to sell recruitment and talent consulting services to business leaders in the engineering and technical sectors. You will:

• Learn how to identify and engage decision-makers, building trusted relationships with clients
• Develop expertise in selling recruitment and talent consulting solutions
• Support client accounts and negotiate commercial agreements
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced recruitment technology and automation tools
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment

Once you have mastered the art of selling our services, you’ll transition into an Executive Recruiter role, where you will:

• Source and assess top sales and leadership talent for mid to senior-level positions
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from candidate search to placement
• Deliver exceptional results for our clients and candidates

Who We’re Looking For

• Recent graduates (any discipline) with a passion for sales, business, and people
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Ambition, drive, and a hunger to learn and excel
• Confidence to engage with senior professionals and decision-makers
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary (£24,000–£26,000) plus uncapped commission (OTE £35,000–£50,000+ in your first year).
• Year two-three earnings circa £40,000 to £70,000.
• Private pension, gym allowance, and private healthcare
• Quarterly incentives and annual trips to destinations like Majorca, Spain
• Award-winning company culture and a supportive, collaborative team
• Access to world-class coaching and development at Henley Business School
• Fast-track career progression and international opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid office options, for experienced recruiters.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected] explaining why you’re excited to launch your career in sales and recruitment with Mercury Hampton.

Unleash your potential—start your journey from Graduate Sales Executive to Executive Recruiter with Mercury Hampton!