German-Speaker - Trainee Recruitment Consultant - August Start
Spencer Ogden Ltd
Salary
27000 + OTE
Deadline
3rd July 2025
Start date
ASAP
Job type Location
(London), (Scotland), (Nationwide),
Sectors
Trainee Recruitment Consultant (German-Speaking)
August Start | London, Glasgow & Düsseldorf
Starting Salary: £27,000 + Uncapped Commission (OTE £40K+ Year 1)
Why Join Spencer Ogden?
At Spencer Ogden, we’re global leaders in Sustainability, Infrastructure & Energy Recruitment – and we’re looking for fluent/native German speakers to help us expand our reach across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond .
* Alternative Sales Based Career Path – An alternative route for you to utilise your language skills as opposed to the traditional paths of Teaching and Translation.
* Global Career with German Focus – Work with clients and candidates in DACH markets while based in London, Glasgow, or Düsseldorf.
* Award-Winning Culture – Recognised for Best & Brightest in Wellness (2021 & 2022), Top Workplaces (2022), and the Sustainability Award (2022).
* Progression-Focused – 70% of our leadership team started as Trainees, proving career growth is real here.
The Role: German-Speaking Recruitment Sales
This is a sales-focused career path rather than an HR/Talent Acquisition role, where you’ll use your German fluency to:
* Build relationships with clients and candidates in German-speaking markets .
* Source top talent and negotiate deals across Germany, Austria & Switzerland .
* Hit sales targets in a fast-paced, commission-rich environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Business Development – Prospect and close deals with German-speaking clients.
* Candidate Sourcing – Headhunt freelancers, contractors and permanent professionals in the DACH region.
* Networking – Attend industry events and engage with stakeholders in their native language.
* Sales & Negotiation – Use your fluency to build trust and close placements.
Who We Want:
* Fluent/Native German speakers (business-level proficiency).
* Sales or recruitment experience preferred – but graduates with language skills are welcome.
* Target-driven – Motivated by uncapped earnings and career growth.
* International mindset – Excited to work with global clients.
What We Offer:
* Uncapped commission – Top performers can earn £100K+ by Year 2-3.
* Award-winning training – No recruitment experience? No problem – we’ll train you.
* Luxury incentives – Trips to Morocco, Vegas, South Africa.
* Flexible working – Early Friday finish at 3pm and work-from-home policy (1 day a week, based on performance).
* Regular competitions, socials, and team events
* Wellbeing support – 5 mental health/sickness days, private healthcare, birthday off.
Our Hiring Process:
1. Online Assessment – Complete the AssessFirst test here .
2. Phone/Teams Screening – Quick chat with our Talent Team.
3. Interview – Meet the hiring manager (video or in-person).
4. Offer & Onboarding – Welcome to #LifeAtSO !
Apply Now!
If you’re fluent/native in German and want a high-reward sales career, apply today!
Apply today – high-volume applications mean early submissions have the best chance.
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