VIQU IT Recruitment
Trainee Recruitment Consultant
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Trainee Recruitment Consultant
Edgbaston, Birmingham – office based
£25,000 – £26,000 + Uncapped Commission
Benefits included:
- Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential from day one, alongside clear, performance-led progression into senior, leadership and director-level roles
- Annual international incentive trips (previous destinations include Dubai, Malta, Rio de Janeiro and Havana)
- Monthly performance rewards including experiences, vouchers and extra holiday
- Early Friday finishes
- Full training programme with ongoing 1:1 coaching from experienced recruiters, managers and top billers
- Modern office environment with excellent transport links, hybrid working and dog-friendly offices
- Additional Family First leave, regular social events and ongoing team incentives
The role:
VIQU are seeking ambitious and motivated individuals looking to kick-start a long-term career in recruitment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic, commercial mindset and desire to succeed, regardless of previous recruitment experience. Working alongside experienced consultants and leaders, you will receive comprehensive training and support while learning the full recruitment lifecycle. You'll play a key role in identifying, engaging and placing high-quality candidates, with genuine opportunities to progress into a successful Recruitment Consultant.
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Key Responsibilities of the Trainee Recruitment Consultant:
- Source, identify and engage high-quality candidates using a variety of recruitment methods, including job boards, LinkedIn and networking
- Build and develop strong relationships with candidates, understanding their skills, motivations and career aspirations
- Support experienced consultants throughout the recruitment process, from candidate sourcing through to successful placement
- Learn and develop knowledge of the recruitment lifecycle, industry best practice and consultative sales techniques
- Work towards individual and team performance targets within a fast-paced, supportive and rewarding environment
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Key Requirements of the Trainee Recruitment Consultant:
- Previous experience within sales, customer service, outbound call centres, lettings, estate agency or another target-driven environment is advantageous but not essential
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to build relationships over the phone and in person
- Motivated, resilient and driven by achieving goals and developing a successful career
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive attitude, willingness to learn and ambition to progress within a high-performance business
To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please apply now! Alternatively, you can contact Katie Dark via the VIQU website.
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