Sales & Recruitment Internship
Location: Birmingham (Jewellery Quarter)
Salary: £23,200 - £26,100 (pro rata)
Hours: 08:30 am–17:30pm, with a 4pm finish on Fridays (41 hours per week)
Contract: 6-month paid internship
Start Date: July 2026
Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, sales-focused office environment?
This paid internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop practical, transferable skills and gain genuine insight into the world of recruitment and sales. Designed for individuals at an early stage in their career the role provides structured exposure to recruitment methodologies, candidate engagement, and business development activity across a range of sectors.
You’ll work alongside experienced recruitment consultants building confidence and commercial awareness while developing skills that support future careers in recruitment, sales, or client-facing roles.
What’s in It for You
* Six months of full-time, hands-on experience in a professional business environment
* Exposure to multiple specialist sectors including Human Resources, Legal & Governance, Finance, Social Housing, Property Management and Tech
* Ongoing training, support, and mentoring from experienced recruitment professionals
* Practical experience using CRM systems, Microsoft Office applications, LinkedIn, and AI-driven recruitment tools
* Insight into CV tailoring, recruitment processes, hiring strategies, and candidate engagement
Additional Benefits
* 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
* A supportive and collaborative team culture built on respect, transparency, and development
* Access to internal training sessions covering LinkedIn, commercial thinking, winning business, and AI recruitment tools
* Opportunity to attend company social events
What You’ll Be Doing
* Supporting business development research and networking projects
* Conducting telephone interviews and video meetings with candidates
* Accurately updating systems and collating data in line with GDPR requirements
* Assisting with candidate engagement and market research activities
* Working in a target-driven, fast-paced environment, supported by a close-knit and experienced team
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from individuals interested in developing a career within recruitment or sales. Selection will be based on skills, behaviours, and potential.
Key attributes include:
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Confidence, resilience, and a professional approach
* Interest in recruitment consultancy or sales environments
* Strong work ethic and self-motivation
* Ability to multitask and work effectively under pressure
* A collaborative, team-focused mindset
Apply Today
If you’re ready to gain valuable commercial experience and learn from experts within the recruitment industry, we’d love to hear from you.