Basic Salary: ~£30,000 Commission | OTE: ~£60,000 | Hybrid Working | Company Car After 6–9 Months Are you an experienced recruiter or proven salesperson looking to build and grow your own desk with full delivery support? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, long-standing recruitment business expanding its Exeter office. The Opportunity You’ll work closely with an experienced senior consultant who has successfully built the Exeter operation and now needs a second Account Manager to support further expansion. They focus on IT recruitment, the niche you work is open - they have been recruiting in IT for 30 years so can help you develop the right plan, to get you launched. This role offers a blend of autonomy and strong support: you will drive your own business development, to find new business and develop a pipeline of jobs to fill. There is a dedicated delivery team that will work with you to find, reference, take people through the interview process for the roles you pick up. The company values long-term relationships, honesty and determination, and has exceptional staff retention — most employees have been with the business for over a decade! What You’ll Be Doing Build & Run Your Own Desk * Win and manage new client relationships across any sector (no geographical or specialism restrictions). * Take full ownership of your accounts while choosing whether to use the central delivery team or source independently. Client & Candidate Management * Maintain close client contact while the delivery team sources suitable candidates. * Oversee the recruitment process from job qualification through to placement. Sales & KPI Expectations * Set and work toward first-year billing targets (tailored to experience). * Focus on meaningful activity and quality output — not aggressive KPI micromanagement. What You’ll Receive Salary & Commission * £30,000ish base salary * Team commission paid on all deals across the whole company (typically works out at : £4–5k annually). * Personal commission on 100% of your billings, earn from the first £1 you bill * OTE realistically ~£60,000 in year 1 * New business incentives: £500 for each new client (once billed) and again for the second placement. * Option for a guaranteed salary ramp-up for early months. Benefits * Company car after 6–9 months. * Hybrid working: 4 days office / 1 day WFH. * Strong operational support including HR and a dedicated contracts manager. * A collaborative team culture with a strong emphasis on support, teamwork, and long-term growth. What We’re Looking For * Recruitment experience OR a strong, proven sales background. * Resilience, work ethic, positivity, and the ability to handle rejection. * Someone honest, personable, and motivated to build long-term relationships. * Desire to grow a desk with autonomy and support. The Company * Over 30 years established with a reputation for employee longevity and success. * Around 25 employees with a structure including Account Managers and Delivery Consultants. * Independent, flexible culture where individuals are trusted and supported. * Quietly optimistic market outlook with strong leadership and a very supportive management style. Career Development * Opportunity to build a desk from early growth stage. * Potential to progress as the Exeter office scales. * Hands-on learning from senior consultants and leadership who still actively recruit