Trainee Recruitment Consultant – January Start Date

Recruitment People; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A performance-driven recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to manage sales desks and generate new business in the London area. This role features a competitive base salary of £25,000–£27,000 along with uncapped commissions, allowing for significant earnings potential. Candidates should be money-motivated, confident in sales, and ready to thrive in a high-performance culture. Full training will be provided to ensure success in the fast-paced recruitment environment.

Benefits

Fast-track progression

Advanced sales training

Incentive trips

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Hungry for success and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of building a network of high-quality candidates.
• Comfortable managing full 360° recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business through outbound sales calls.
• Build and manage your own client portfolio.
• Source, qualify, and pitch roles to candidates.
• Negotiate fees, salaries, and offers.
• Hit weekly KPIs and revenue targets.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline.

Skills

Money-motivated

Confident on the phone

Target-driven

Relationship building

Sales-oriented

Education

Degree-level education or strong sales/commercial experience

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant – High-Earning Sales Role

Location: London (Liverpool Street)

Salary: £25,000–£27,000 basic + uncapped commission (Realistic OTE £40k–£55k Year 1, £70k+ Year 2)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, permanent

About Us

Our Client is a performance-driven recruitment agency specialising in high-growth sectors including Technology & FinTech. They're expanding rapidly and are searching for ambitious, competitive individuals who want to build a long-term, high-earning career in sales and recruitment.

If you’re hungry for success, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want genuine financial reward for your effort—this is the opportunity for you.

The Role

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll effectively run your own sales desk. You’ll be responsible for winning new business, building a network of high-quality candidates, and closing deals. From day one, you’ll be trained to become a high-performing consultant capable of generating significant revenue.

Daily Responsibilities:

• Proactively generate new business through outbound sales calls, meetings, and networking
• Build and manage your own client portfolio
• Source, qualify, and pitch roles to candidates
• Negotiate fees, salaries, and offers
• Hit weekly KPIs and revenue targets
• Manage the full 360° recruitment process from lead generation to deal close
• Consistently drive activity to maintain a strong sales pipeline

You'll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Money-motivated with a strong competitive edge
• Confident on the phone and unafraid to take initiative
• Target-driven, disciplined, and resilient under pressure
• Able to build relationships quickly and influence decision makers
• Naturally sales-orientated with a desire for rapid progression
• Degree-level education OR strong sales/commercial experience (preferred)

What You Get in Return:

• A solid base salary + industry-leading uncapped commission structure
• Fast-track progression to Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Team Lead
• Advanced sales and recruitment training from top performers
• Incentive trips (Ibiza, Dubai, New York), monthly lunch clubs, and performance bonuses
• High-performance culture, modern office, and supportive leadership team
• Company phone, laptop, and LinkedIn Recruiter license
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + top-performer early finishes

How to Apply

Apply now - interviews are happening!

Recruitment People recruits across multiple specialist markets (Finance, Technology, Legal, Engineering, Life Sciences, Digital/Marketing, Public Sector, and more) and typically places Trainee Recruiters through to experienced Recruitment Consultants and beyond.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.