1st Executive Ltd
Principal Consultant – Procurement, Supply Chain & Commercial
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Woking/Guildford, hybrid (1–2 days in the office)
30% flat commission from day one
You're an established 360 biller with 5–6 years behind you. You want a better commission structure and more freedom, and you're tired of corporate red tape.
1st Executive is the largest specialist recruiter in Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial, with more than 20 years in the market. You'll handle mid to senior appointments with salaries from £50k to £250k, plus interim, across corporate and public sector clients.
The role
- Own and grow a desk, taking on key accounts and opening new ones
- Deliver mid to senior permanent and interim appointments
- Help shape how the business grows, with direct access to the leadership team
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What we're looking for
- 5–6 years as a 360 recruiter, with a proven record of building perm or contract revenue
- MUST HAVE: background in procurement, supply chain, commercial or a closely related corporate market
- Strong client relationships, a motivation for BD and the drive to keep building
- Degree-educated or equivalent experience
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What you get
- 30% flat commission from day one, one of the best schemes in the industry
- 38 days off a year: 25 days' holiday, your birthday off and 12 wellness "duvet" days
- Hybrid working with 1–2 days in the office, free parking and a 2-hour lunch once a week
- Private healthcare and a pension
- Real autonomy: no micro-management and no pointless KPIs
- A clear route to management. Both our Sales Directors came up through the ranks.
Want a confidential conversation? Email gary.noble@1st-executive.com
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