Posted: 15 June
The role
Associate Sales Consultant (Early Careers) – London
Build a career, not just a job.
We are looking for ambitious, motivated individuals to join us as Associate Sales Consultants, offering a first step into a high-performance career in recruitment and sales.
This is an opportunity designed for emerging talent – whether you’re leaving education, exploring your first career move, or simply ready to challenge yourself in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.
Who are we?
For over 40 years, Matchtech has helped organisations solve complex talent challenges across STEM industries.
We don’t just recruit – we solve problems, build careers, and create long-term partnerships.
Our culture is built on:
Trust
Professionalism
Ambition
Fun
…and a genuine commitment to helping our people succeed and grow.
Why this role?
Clear, structured pathway to Sales Consultant within 12 months
Opportunity to join an award-winning, high-performing business
Work in high-demand industries with long-term career potential
A culture where people build long-term, meaningful careers
How we nurture and develop early careers
We pride ourselves on being exceptional at developing young talent into successful recruitment professionals
From day one, you will receive:
A structured training programme covering recruitment fundamentals, sales skills, and market knowledge
Ongoing mentoring from experienced consultants and leaders
Support to build confidence in:
Communication & relationship-building
Commercial thinking
Problem solving
Clear progression milestones with regular feedback and coaching
Real responsibility early on – with guidance to help you succeed
We don’t expect experience — we look for potential, attitude, and drive
What you’ll be doing
Building relationships with candidates and clients
Understanding hiring needs and matching talent to opportunities
Learning how to develop a market and grow a “desk”
Supporting end-to-end recruitment processes
Developing sales skills through real-world experience and coaching
What we’re looking for
Positive, motivated and eager to learn
Strong communication skills
Resilience and curiosity
A desire to build a long-term career
No prior recruitment experience required
What we offer
Competitive base salary + commission + bonus
Industry-leading training and development
Clear progression framework
Hybrid working options
Incentives, social events and recognition programmes
A supportive, inclusive, and high-energy team environment
Our Recruitment Process
As part of this recruitment campaign, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend:
Assessment Day – London
📍 Location: London office
📅 Date: Thursday 9th July
This is a fun, interactive and engaging day, designed to help you showcase your potential.
On the day, you can expect:
A welcome and introduction to the business
Interactive group activities
Practical recruitment-based tasks
Opportunities to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills
Time to meet our team and ask questions
We assess on:
Potential and attitude
Core competencies and behaviours
Your ability to collaborate, think commercially, and engage with others
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’re here to support you.
Ready to start your career?
If you’re looking for your first step into a rewarding, high-impact career – and want to be part of a business that invests in your future – we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and take your first step into recruitment
