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Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Virtus Talent
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for a month
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Salary

£25 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The job offers a basic salary of £25K with an on-target earnings (OTE) potential of £35K in the first year, rising to £60K by the third year.
  • Candidates will focus on identifying and engaging top talent for high-profile vacancies globally, working closely with recruitment consultants and hiring managers.
  • The role requires 12 months of sales experience, strong communication skills, and a competitive, ambitious nature.
  • Responsibilities include sourcing candidates, guiding them through the interview process, and managing client relationships to generate new business.
  • The position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about connecting people with career opportunities.

Package: £25K Basic + Commission (£35K OTE Year 1) (£45K OTE Year 2) (£60K OTE Year 3)

Focus on identifying and engaging top candidates for high-profile vacancies across global markets. Work closely with recruitment consultants and hiring managers to match skilled professionals with exciting career opportunities. Use advanced search techniques, networking, and industry research to build and maintain a strong talent pool.

Success depends on attention to detail, excellent people skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Take ownership of the candidate journey, ensuring a smooth and positive experience from initial contact through to placement. Ideal for those who enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are passionate about connecting people with the right opportunities.

The Benefits

  • Very competitive basic salary which rises quickly with performance
  • Industry leading commission scheme - up to 40% commission and no limit on what you can earn
  • A full Career development programme, very clear and structured
  • Onsite Learning and Development Manager focussed on training support
  • Incentive Ski trips to the Alps and holidays to Las Vegas and Barbados!
  • Monthly and Quarterly lunch Clubs to Michelin Starred restaurants
  • Regular team building days out of the office
  • Friday free drinks
  • Company pension
  • Active in charity fundraising

The Role

  • Approach and source potential candidates via LinkedIn
  • Guiding candidates through the interview process
  • Account management
  • Telephone/meet businesses, looking to develop professional relationships; find new business and generate leads
  • Closing business deals
  • Build and develop relationships with new and existing clients & candidates

The Requirements

  • 12 months sales experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Confident and outgoing personality
  • Tenacious attitude
  • Ambitious character
  • Competitive nature
  • Unrivalled work ethic

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!

Virtus Talent are here to guide you through the interview process, make sure you are fully prepared for interviews and coach you on how to get your transferable skills and traits across in the interview. We will aim to secure you several interviews with several companies that you like the look of with the view of securing you several job offers.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.