Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Experienced Salespeople

Recruitment Consultant - Immediate Start for Experienced Salespeople

Salary: £30K base + Uncapped Commission (OTE £40-50K in Year 1, £100K+ by Year 3)

Location: Cannon Street, City of London

Are you an ambitious salesperson who thrives in a target-driven environment and wants to fast-track your earnings and career?

This leading Technology Recruitment firm is looking for driven individuals with a background in sales to join their growing London team. They specialise in placing high-level technology professionals into global firms and are known for their exceptional market knowledge, strong relationships, and consultative approach.

Founded in 2010, they’ve grown to around 50 consultants and continue to expand year-on-year. Their growth is organic and sustainable - they invest heavily in developing their people for the long term. With an average tenure of 3.8 years (the highest among competitors), this is a business where high performers build real careers.

The Opportunity

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll combine your sales expertise with market research, headhunting, and relationship-building. You’ll engage with both clients and candidates - identifying top talent, negotiating offers, and closing high-value deals.

With typical deal sizes in the tens of thousands, success here means serious earning potential. Consultants regularly earn £40-50K in their first year, with six-figure salaries achievable by Year 3. One consultant recently earned £70K in commission from a single placement.

Training and Development

They offer a mix of structured classroom learning and hands-on mentorship from high-performing consultants who’ve closed million-pound deals. You’ll receive tailored coaching to develop your sales and recruitment skills - everything you need to progress quickly.

Progression: Clear promotion path with opportunities to lead a team within 1-2 years.

Why Salespeople Thrive Here

• You already understand targets, pipelines, and the thrill of closing a deal.
• You know how to build relationships and convert opportunities.
• You want bigger commissions, faster progression, and more autonomy than traditional sales roles can offer.

What’s on Offer

• £30K base + uncapped commission (up to 40% of total billings)
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing, including free access to a leading mental health provider
• Hybrid working and a relaxed dress-down culture in their modern City of London office
• Flexible hours - hit the gym at lunch or manage your day your way
• Luxury incentive trips - recent destinations include Cancun, Dubai, and Val d’Isère
• Regular social events - from Ascot and go-karting to kayaking, bake-offs, and rooftop bars

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven background in sales - telesales, real estate, insurance, recruitment, or other target-driven environments
• Strong communicator, confident on the phone and in meetings
• Competitive, resilient, and money-motivated
• Self-starter who thrives under pressure and enjoys working towards ambitious goals

If you’re a motivated salesperson ready to turn your drive and ambition into a six-figure recruitment career, apply today.

A consultant from 27 Talent will be in touch within two weeks if your application is successful.