Trainee Sales / Recruitment Consultant (Engineering)

ZipRecruiter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Exeter is seeking a Trainee Sales/Recruitment Consultant. You will enjoy a salary starting at £25,000 with significant growth potential, an outstanding commission structure, and a clear path to management. The company values personal development and offers excellent training to help you succeed. This role is ideal for motivated individuals ready to embark on a rewarding career in sales and recruitment.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Training and development

Career progression

Qualifications

• Energy and passion for recruitment or sales roles.
• Desire for training and career development.
• Results-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Engage in sales and recruitment activities.
• Enjoy a fun and engaging work environment.
• Shape your own career path.

Skills

Motivation

Drive

Ambition

Results-focused

Job description

Job Description

Trainee Sales / Recruitment Consultant (Engineering)

£25,000 rising to £30,000 on promotion + excellent uncapped commission structure up to 40% (OTE £50k++) + clear pathway to management + 25 days holiday + pension + benefits

Location: Exeter City Centre

Are you interested in a recruitment or sales role where you will be rewarded directly for the effort and passion you put into your work? Do you have energy, drive, and ambition? Do you want to develop your career with outstanding training?

On offer is an opportunity with one of the fastest-growing recruitment businesses in the Southwest, with offices in Bristol, Exeter, and London. We have grown from 8 to 50 people in under 3 years. We provide excellent training and development to help you become the best version of yourself.

The environment is fun, engaging, and encourages high performance. This is an opportunity to shape your career with a specialist technical and engineering consultancy covering the UK and beyond.

Why we are different:

• Employees come first — to build a business, we need great people
• Industry-leading commission — we want our employees to benefit and change their lives
• No restrictions on where to do business — complete autonomy and flexibility to work roles you want, where you want
• Rapid progression to management and director level — we need people who want to grow and have big careers

Who we want:

• Motivated, driven individuals with big aspirations
• Results-focused candidates seeking a 360 role with management progression

What we offer:

• Personal development, training, and leadership development
• Unrivalled progression to management and director levels
• Exceptional resources and tools to be effective in your role
• A place to become the best version of yourself

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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; actual remuneration will depend on your experience, qualifications, and skills.

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