Trainee Recruitment Consultant

VIQU IT; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Willenhall is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant focused on sales and business development. Candidates with a background in B2B sales in sectors like energy and telecoms are ideal. The role offers structured career progression and uncapped commission potential. Responsibilities include winning new business, managing client relationships, and conducting sales activities. A competitive salary, benefits like early finishes, and a collaborative work environment await you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission

Additional leave days

Early Friday finishes

Bring your dog to work

International conferences

Team events

Life assurance

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a B2B sales environment, such as energy, telecoms, or professional services.
• Familiarity with business development or account management roles.
• Ability to work towards sales targets and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Proactively win new business and develop client relationships.
• Conduct business development calls and meetings.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to placement.

Skills

B2B sales

Business development

Account management

Outbound sales

KPI driven

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Sales / Business Development Focus)

Launch your sales career in recruitment with VIQU Energy

Are you currently working in sales, business development, or a target-driven B2B environment and looking for your next step? Perhaps you've built strong commercial skills in areas such as energy sales, telecoms, SaaS, or outbound B2B sales and want a career with bigger earning potential, faster progression, and long-term opportunities.

The role

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll be trained to become a full 360 consultant, with a strong emphasis on the sales and revenue-generating side of recruitment. From day one, you'll work closely with experienced managers and top billers who will coach you 1:1 and support your development.

• Proactively win new business and develop new client relationships
• Identify sales opportunities within your market
• Conduct business development calls and meetings with decision-makers
• Build and manage your own client portfolio
• Negotiate fees, terms, and offers
• Deliver against revenue and billing targets
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to placement

This is a fast-paced, target-driven role where your effort directly impacts your earnings and progression.

Who we're looking for

• B2B sales (energy, utilities, telecoms, SaaS, professional services, etc.)
• Business development or account management
• Outbound / phone-based sales environments
• Estate agency, lettings, or property sales
• Any role where you've worked to KPIs, targets, or commission

You'll be a strong fit if you are:

• Commercially driven and money-motivated
• Confident speaking to senior stakeholders
• Resilient and comfortable with rejection
• Competitive, proactive, and results-focused
• Keen to build a long-term career, not just a job

Why build your career at VIQU Energy

At VIQU Energy, recruitment is a sales-led, performance-driven career, but one where you're fully supported to succeed.

• Clear, structured career progression based on performance
• Uncapped, industry-leading commission scheme
• Proven success stories including board members who started as consultants
• Comprehensive sales and recruitment training
• Ongoing mentoring from experienced leaders
• A collaborative, high-performing culture that celebrates success
• Support for roles ranging from top biller, market specialist, to leadership positions

Benefits

Alongside a competitive base salary and uncapped commission, you'll enjoy:

• Additional Family First leave days
• Early Friday finishes
• Friendly, modern office environment
• Bring your dog to work
• International annual Christmas conferences (previous destinations include Malta, Dubai, Havana & Rio de Janeiro)
• Regular socials and team events
• Monthly “Spin the Wheel” rewards for exceptional performance (extra holiday, coffee treats, restaurant & experience vouchers)
• Life assurance policy
• Bike to Work Scheme

Location: Edgbaston / Five Ways (Excellent transport links via train, bus, and tram)

Interested

If you're ready to move your sales career into a role with higher earning potential, faster progression and long-term opportunities, apply today.

For a confidential conversation, contact our Head of Talent: Melinda Queck by email (url removed)