Trainee Recruitment Consultant (SALES FOCUSED)
đź“Ť Derby |
READ THIS BEFORE APPLYING
This is not an admin or resourcing-only role.
We are looking for individuals who:
âś” Have sales experience (retail, telesales, estate agency, call centre, etc.)
âś” Are confident communicators (phone + face-to-face)
âś” Are target-driven and money-motivated
If you're not comfortable picking up the phone, building relationships, and selling - this role won't be the right fit.
Why Join Us?
Work with major clients in the Rail & Engineering sector
Clear progression from trainee to consultant
Uncapped commission from early in your career
Structured training with real support (not "sink or swim")This is a long-term career, not just a job.
The Role
Phase 1: Training & Candidate Management (0-6 months)
Learn a specialist market (Rail & Engineering)
Source, screen, and engage candidates
Build talent pipelines
Support senior consultants👉 You'll still be expected to communicate confidently and build relationships daily
Phase 2: Sales & Business Development (6+ months)
Win new business and build client relationships
Manage and grow your own desk
Identify opportunities within existing accounts
Generate revenue and earn commission👉 This is a sales role at its core - success depends on your ability to influence, negotiate, and close.
What We're Looking For
Previous sales or customer-facing experience (ESSENTIAL)
Strong verbal communication skills
Confident, resilient, and competitive mindset
Financially motivated and target-driven
Professional and driven to succeed
Training & Development
Structured 4-week induction
Ongoing 1-to-1 mentoring
External training programmes
Clear progression milestones
Package & Benefits
ÂŁ30K+ OTE Year 1
ÂŁ40K+ OTE Year 2
Uncapped commission (monthly)
Early finish every Friday (3pm)
No on-call
20 days holiday + bank holidays + birthday off
Increasing holiday allowance
Christmas shutdown
Regular team socials & incentives
Free parking
Who This Suits
This role is ideal for someone coming from:
Sales (telesales, car sales, estate agency, recruitment, retail sales)
Customer-facing roles with targets/KPIs
Graduates with part-time sales experience
Who This Is NOT For
Candidates looking for admin-only roles
Those uncomfortable with sales or targets
Individuals without strong communication skillsOffice Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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