Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Uncapped Commission)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission up to 40%

25 days' annual leave

Bank holidays off

Full training from day one

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant based in Exeter City Centre. No recruitment experience is required; the role offers a £28,000 basic salary with uncapped commission up to 40% and fast-track progression based on performance.

You'll receive full training from day one and join a growing, ambitious team. If you're driven, sociable and eager to learn, this is your chance to start a high-reward career in recruitment with a clear pathway to senior and management

Qualifications

• No recruitment experience required.
• Right attitude, competitive mindset and motivation to succeed are valued.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with businesses and key decision-makers.
• Make outbound calls to generate new business opportunities.
• Understand clients' hiring needs and find the right candidates.
• Manage the recruitment process from initial conversation through to successful placement.
• Negotiate offers, develop client relationships and close deals.
• Work towards targets and celebrate achievements.

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - No Experience Needed!

£28,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission + Fast-Track Career Progression

Location: Exeter City Centre

Want a career where your earning potential has no limits and your progression is based on performance, not how long you've been in the job?

We're looking for ambitious, driven people to join Ernest Gordon Recruitment as Trainee Recruitment Consultants. No recruitment experience? No problem. If you've got the right attitude, a competitive mindset and the motivation to succeed, we'll give you all the training and support you need to build a successful career.

With a £28,000 basic salary, uncapped commission of up to 40% and the opportunity to progress every three months, this is your chance to get into a high‑reward industry with a clear path towards senior and management positions.

Whether you're a recent graduate, working in retail or hospitality, or simply ready for a fresh challenge, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Why Join Ernest Gordon Recruitment?

Earn More. Progress Faster. Build Your Future.

• £28,000 basic salary - enjoy a strong starting salary while building your career.
• Uncapped commission of up to 40% - your earnings aren't limited by a salary band. The more successful you are, the more you can earn.
• Fast-track promotions - the opportunity to progress every three months, based on your performance.
• A clear route into management - we're growing, and we want to develop our future leaders from within.
• Full training from day one - no recruitment experience is required. We'll teach you everything you need to know.
• A growing, ambitious team - work alongside driven people in an environment where success is recognised and rewarded.
• End-of-quarter incentives - additional opportunities to earn rewards and celebrate success.

What Will You Be Doing?

Recruitment is a fast-paced, people-focused industry where no two days are the same. You'll learn how to build relationships, win new business and connect talented professionals with exciting career opportunities. Your responsibilities will include:

• Building relationships with businesses and key decision-makers.
• Making outbound calls to generate new business opportunities.
• Understanding clients' hiring needs and finding the right candidates.
• Managing the recruitment process from initial conversation through to successful placement.
• Negotiating offers, developing client relationships and closing deals.
• Working towards targets and celebrating your achievements.

You’ll be given the tools, training and support to develop your skills, grow your network and become a successful recruitment consultant.

Who Are We Looking For?

You don't need recruitment experience to succeed here. We're looking for people with the drive to learn, the confidence to challenge themselves and the ambition to build a successful career. You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Are motivated by success, progression and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission.
• Enjoy working towards goals and pushing yourself to achieve more.
• Have a confident, outgoing personality and enjoy speaking to new people.
• Can handle rejection, stay positive and keep pushing forward.
• Are eager to learn new skills, take on responsibility and progress quickly.

Previous experience in sales, recruitment or a target-driven environment is beneficial but not essential. Whether you're a graduate, looking for a career change or ready to take the next step, we'll provide the training and support to help you succeed.

What's in It for You?

• £28,000 basic salary with a rapid progression route.
• Uncapped commission of up to 40%.
• 25 days' annual leave.
• Bank holidays off.
• Christmas shutdown period.
• Company pension scheme.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Clear career progression, with opportunities to move into senior and management roles.
• The chance to be part of a growing business where your contribution can make a real difference.
• End-of-quarter incentives.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're ambitious, competitive and ready to build a career with serious earning potential, we'd love to hear from you.

No experience? No problem. The right attitude is what matters.

Location: Exeter City Centre

Reference: BBBH25895

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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