Hiring: Graduate Executive Recruitment Consultant

We are hiring enthusiastic, driven and ambitious graduates to join Axzel Search's growing Leeds Office as a Graduate Business Consultant. This position is a sales and business development focused role and you will be working towards sales targets and responsible for developing your own client relationships and seeking senior-level talent globally. We require confident, resilient, competitive, down-to-earth individuals who can add value to Axzel Search and help us reach the next level!

At Axzel, we are more than just an executive search firm—we are your trusted talent partner, committed to finding the perfect match for your leadership and strategic needs. With a mission to provide tailored solutions, we understand that every business is unique, and so are the challenges you face in securing top talent. That’s why we take a personalised approach to recruitment, working closely with our clients to deliver solutions that align with your goals and organisational culture.

What can Axzel offer you?

• Competitive base salary with a fantastic uncapped commission scheme (up to 60%) and bonus potential.
• Monthly, Quarterly table tennis, pool table, games console, fully equipped kitchen and break-out area.
• Top technology which will provide all the relevant tools for you to be successful.

What will be your responsibilities?

• Full 360 degree executive recruitment role working with clients and candidates owning end to end senior management recruitment processes.
• Specialising in a niche industry sector in one of our core markets globally.
• Developing new business with clients and fostering key customer relationships.
• Headhunting top industry talent into high-level vacancies.
• Consulting with clients to make the decisions when it comes to hiring executive-level staff and recruitment programmes.
• Technology-based work with Telephone, Video, Email and Face-to-Face interaction with candidates and clients as you build your long-term relationships.
• Working autonomously and independently as well as within a team and growing your industry as if it was its own business unit.

What are the requirements?

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is not necessary, but is preferred.
• We want driven, confident individuals to fulfil a sales and business development focused role.
• A positive and resilient mentality.
• The ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Be accountable for hitting targets and growing market/industry that you specialise in.
• A desire to go beyond the day-to-day tasks.

We believe that true partnerships are built on trust, transparency, and results. By collaborating closely with our clients, we ensure a seamless process from initial consultation to successful placement. At Axzel, your success is our priority—because we’re not just filling roles, we’re helping build the future of your business.