Discover International
Recruitment Consultant
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Recruitment Consultant - Leeds
Graduating this year and looking for more than just a typical graduate job? At Discover International, we're growing our Leeds team and are looking for ambitious graduates who want to build a successful career in recruitment.
We work with some of the most exciting biotech and pharmaceutical companies around the world, helping them hire senior leaders who are developing the next generation of medicines and treatments.
You don't need recruitment experience. What we're looking for is confidence, resilience, a strong work ethic and people who are excited by the idea of building relationships, learning sales and business development, and being rewarded for the effort they put in.
What you'll be doing
- Speaking with senior professionals across the Life Sciences industry.
- Learning how to win new business and build relationships with clients.
- Headhunting and recruiting high-quality candidates for specialist roles.
- Managing the recruitment process from the first conversation through to offer.
- Negotiating offers and supporting both clients and candidates throughout the process.
- Building your own market and becoming an expert in your sector.
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What you'll gain
This isn't just a recruitment job—it's a chance to learn commercial skills that will benefit you throughout your career.
You'll receive training in:
- Business development and sales.
- Negotiation and influencing.
- Networking and relationship building.
- Managing your own client portfolio.
- Executive search and headhunting.
- Running your own desk like a business.
What we're looking for
- A genuine interest in sales and business development.
- Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with new people.
- Ambition and a competitive mindset.
- Resilience and a positive attitude.
- Someone who enjoys working towards goals and being rewarded for success.
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What you'll get
- Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission.
- Clear career progression based on performance, not how long you've been here.
- Structured training and ongoing support from experienced consultants.
- The opportunity to build an international client base.
- Quarterly Lunch Club at some of the UK's best restaurants.
- Annual incentive trips – previous destinations include Las Vegas, Rio, Puerto Rico, Ibiza, and Colombia.
- Regular team socials including TopGolf, meals out, and other events.
- A supportive, ambitious team where everyone wants each other to succeed.
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