Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Willing care; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Reading is looking for a candidate consultant to make outbound calls to potential candidates. The role requires a background in sales or recruitment and strong communication skills to build rapport. Responsibilities include screening candidates, updating CRM information, and meeting team targets. The position offers uncapped commission, a modern office, early finishes on Fridays, and regular team activities, making it an attractive workplace for dedicated individuals.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Modern office amenities

Regular team activities

Early finishes on Fridays

Holiday incentives

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, recruitment, or a similar role.
• Strong phone skills and confidence while speaking to candidates.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to candidates and introduce the company.
• Conduct screening calls to confirm experience and availability.
• Track calls and manage callbacks effectively.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong phone skills

Relationship building

Target orientation

Organisational skills

Job description

Responsibilities

• Make outbound calls to candidates daily via job boards, portals, and enquiries
• Introduce the company, discuss opportunities, and qualify candidates quickly
• Conduct screening calls to confirm experience, availability, and compliance
• Upload documents and update accurate candidate information in the CRM
• Prepare candidate profiles for the Sales Supervisor and pass them on promptly
• Track calls, manage callbacks, and plan your time to stay efficient
• Hit individual and team targets consistently

Qualifications

• Experience in sales, recruitment, or a similar role
• Strong phone skills and confidence speaking to people
• Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships
• Comfortable working to targets and managing a high call volume
• Organised, detail-focused, and able to work under pressure
• Clear progression path into recruitment sales and account management

Benefits

• Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
• Modern office with practical amenities (showers, café, bike storage)
• Regular team activities and incentives
• Benefits app with retail and leisure discounts, Uncapped commission
• Early finishes on Fridays
• Team outings
• Holiday incentives for top performers
• Company car targets
• Modern office with café, showers, bike storage, and PS5
• Benefits app with discounts on retail, restaurants, and holidays