GCB Recruitment
| Trainee Recruitment Consultant | Up to £35K OTE Year 1 + Uncapped Commission |
Do you have strong telephone sales experience and looking to start a career in recruitment with strong earning potential and clear progression?
We're recruiting for a Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join a growing and ambitious team based in Norwich. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, confident, and career-driven individual looking to break into the recruitment industry with full training and long-term development opportunities.
This role would suit someone enthusiastic, people-focused, and eager to build a successful career in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
The Role
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will:
- Work closely with experienced recruiters to learn the full recruitment process
- Source and headhunt candidates using multiple methods
- Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients
- Support business development by identifying sales leads and opportunities
- Manage job adverts across internal and external platforms
- Assist with CV preparation and candidate submissions
- Handle incoming queries and provide administrative support
- Develop knowledge of a specialist recruitment sector
- Work towards matching candidates to live vacancies and client requirements
Trainee Recruitment Consultant Requirements:
- Strong telephone sales experience (sales, customer service, or account management)
- Enthusiastic, ambitious, and motivated to succeed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-focused with a professional attitude
- Hard-working with a strong work ethic
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Highly organised with good attention to detail
- Resilient and comfortable working in a target-driven environment
What's on Offer?
- Negotiable basic salary depending on experience
- Up to £35,000 OTE in your first year
- Uncapped commission structure (up to 30%)
- Full training and structured career progression
- Career progression opportunities
- Regular incentives and company events
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Pension scheme
- Dog-friendly office
- Working hours: Monday to Friday (early Friday finish!). No weekends.
Apply Today!
If you're looking to start a career in recruitment with excellent training, strong earning potential, and clear progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now, and we'll review your application promptly. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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