Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Uncapped Commission)

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays off

Company pension

End-of-quarter incentives

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited in Exeter City Centre is seeking a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. The role offers uncapped commission, a base of £28,000, and quarterly promotion opportunities in a rapidly developing office.

You will build relationships with clients, generate new opportunities through outbound calls, and help clients find the talent they need. Full training is provided; progression is rapid for high performers.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, driven and eager to develop a rewarding recruitment career.
• No previous experience required; full training provided.
• Exeter City Centre office with clear progression and opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with businesses and clients.
• Generate new opportunities through outbound calls.
• Help clients find recruitment talent.
• Confidently communicate with decision-makers over the phone.

Skills

Highly competitive

Target driven

Phone communication

Resilience

Job description

Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Uncapped Commission)
28,000 + 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.
• 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
• Company pension scheme
• End-of-quarter incentives
• A place to excel in your role.

Ref number: 25895

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.