Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Uncapped Commission)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays off

Christmas shutdown period

Company pension scheme

A place to excel in your role

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking ambitious, driven individuals for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant role in Exeter City Centre. No experience is required as full training is provided, with a base salary of £28,000 plus uncapped commission and quarterly promotion opportunities.

You will build relationships with businesses, generate new opportunities through outbound calls, and help clients find the talent they need. A rapid development track offers clear progression into senior roles.

Qualifications

• No previous recruitment experience required.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with businesses, generate new opportunities through outbound calls, and help clients find talent.

Job description

No experience needed- Trainee Recruitment Consultant
£28,000 + Uncapped Commission + Quarterly Promotion Opportunities (Rapid Development)
Exeter City Centre

About the Role

Are you ambitious, driven, and looking to build a rewarding career with excellent earning potential? We are looking for future recruitment consultants who are ready to work hard, develop their sales skills, and build a highly rewarding career.
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a rapidly growing office where your hard work and success will be recognised and rewarded. With significant business growth and ambitious expansion plans, there are excellent opportunities for career progression, development, and increased earnings for those who are eager to learn and succeed.
Recruitment is a sales-driven industry. You'll be responsible for building relationships with businesses, generating new opportunities through outbound calls, and helping clients find the talent they need. If you're resilient, competitive, and eager to succeed, this role offers exceptional earning potential and career development.

Why Ernest Gordon and how are we different?

• Uncapped commission structure paying up to 40% - one of the most competitive commission schemes in the industry. You decide how much you earn.
• Clear career progression - promotions are based on performance, not time served. Opportunity to be promoted every 3 months.
• Join a growing office with genuine opportunities to progress into senior, management, and leadership roles.
• Full training and ongoing support - we invest in your development from day one. No previous experience needed!
• Work on high-level, professional roles with clients across specialist sectors, giving you exposure to interesting vacancies and higher-value placements.

Who We're Looking For:

• Highly competitive with a strong desire to win and succeed.
• Motivated by targets, performance, and financial rewards.
• Resilient and able to handle setbacks, rejection, and challenges positively.
• Confident communicating with professionals and decision-makers over the phone.
• Looking to build a long-term career in recruitment rather than just another sales role.

What are the Benefits?

• Clear career progression from day one, with a transparent route into management.
• Join a growing office with genuine opportunities to fast-track your career.
• 25 days holiday
• Bank holidays off
• Christmas shutdown period
• Company pension scheme
• A place to excel in your role.

Keywords: Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Exeter, Devon, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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