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Sport-Driven Recruitment Associate – | High Earnings & Fast Progression
Location: Leeds Start Date: Immediate Salary: £27,100–£35,000 base OTE Year 1: £50,000+ (top performers £100K+)
If you’re competitive, energetic, and ready to build a career where your work ethic actually pays off, this is your moment.
Whether you didn’t go to university, took a different path, or you’re simply looking for a role that matches your drive, Oakburn Samuel is hiring sporty, ambitious, and competitive individuals who want to win.
If you’ve played sports, trained seriously, competed, or just love pushing yourself, you’ll fit right in. Our team is full of runners, gym-goers, footballers, rugby players, and people who thrive in a high-performance environment.
- No recruitment experience needed.
- No degree required.
- Just drive, discipline, and a competitive mindset.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be joining our Executive Search team, working with senior professionals across the Electrical industry in California, one of the fastest-growing markets in the US.
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Your day-to-day will include:
- Speaking with high-achieving professionals
- Headhunting top talent
- Building relationships with senior leaders
- Learning how to run a full recruitment process
- Working in a fast-paced, competitive environment
- Developing commercial skills that set you up for long-term success
If you like the idea of a role where performance = progression, you’ll love this.
What You Get
- High earnings – realistic £50K+ in Year 1
- Uncapped commission – top performers hit £100K+
- World-class training – we teach you everything
- Fast progression – promotions based on performance
- US market exposure – work with senior execs in California
- A competitive, sporty team culture
- Luxury incentives – Ibiza, Barcelona, and more
Extra Perks
- 50% off gym memberships
- 75% off Champneys Spa stays
- Private healthcare
- Free cinema tickets
- 1.5-hour lunch breaks for gym sessions or runs
- Early finish Mondays
- Early finish Fridays + every 4th Friday off when targets are hit
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Who We Want
You DO NOT need a degree. You DO NOT need experience. You DO need the right mindset.
We’re looking for people who are:
- Competitive (sports background is a huge plus)
- Driven and ambitious
- Confident communicators
- Resilient and hardworking
- Team-oriented and positive
- Hungry to learn and progress
If you’ve ever trained hard, competed, or pushed yourself physically, you already have the mentality we want.
Why Now?
We’re growing fast. We’re hiring now. And the people who join today will be the leaders of tomorrow.
Apply Now
This isn’t just another job it’s a launchpad for people who want to win. Apply today and secure your place in Oakburn Samuel’s next intake.
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