At a Glance
- Tasks: Build relationships, identify talent, and manage recruitment processes in a competitive environment.
- Company: Award-winning recruitment consultancy with a focus on white-collar recruitment.
- Benefits: £27,000-£28,000 salary, uncapped commission, and industry-leading training.
- Other info: Fast-track career growth and exciting incentives await you!
- Why this job: Turn your competitive spirit into a high-earning career with rapid progression.
- Qualifications: Competitive sports background and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 28000 £ per year.
Turn Your Competitive Mindset Into a High-Earning Career
Have you competed in sport at university, club, county, national or elite level? Whether you've played rugby, football, hockey, cricket, netball, athletics, rowing, tennis, swimming, golf or any other competitive sport, you've already developed many of the qualities that make exceptional recruitment consultants.
Our client is an award-winning recruitment consultancy specialising in white-collar recruitment. They're looking for driven graduates and former athletes who thrive on competition, enjoy setting goals, and want a career where performance is rewarded with rapid progression and uncapped earnings. No recruitment experience is required—just the mindset to succeed.
Why Sports People Excel in Recruitment
- Resilience after setbacks
- Discipline and consistency
- Confidence under pressure
- Strong communication skills
- A competitive edge
- Coachability and willingness to improve
- Desire to win
- Working towards measurable goals
If that sounds familiar, you'll fit right in.
The Role
You'll join a high-performing team where you'll receive structured training and ongoing mentoring from experienced consultants. Your responsibilities will include:
- Building lasting relationships with clients and candidates.
- Identifying top talent through job adverts, referrals, networking and leading recruitment technology.
- Managing the recruitment process from first conversation through to successful placement.
- Developing new business opportunities with professional clients.
- Negotiating offers and managing multiple recruitment processes simultaneously.
- Becoming a recognised specialist within your market.
What They're Looking For
This role is ideal for graduates or ambitious professionals with:
- A competitive sporting background
- A strong work ethic
- Excellent communication skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Confidence speaking with professionals
- Commercial awareness
- Motivation to build a successful career
Whether you've captained a team, balanced training alongside your studies, or competed at a high level, your sporting experience is valued.
Salary & Benefits
- £27,000 - £28,000 basic salary
- Uncapped commission from day one
- Realistic Year 1 OTE of £40,000 - £45,000
- Industry-leading training programme
- Fast-track career progression
- Modern London office
- Incentives You'll Want to Win
High performance is recognised and rewarded through regular incentives including:
- Monthly lunch clubs
- Quarterly luxury dining experiences
- European city breaks
- Annual overseas incentive trips
- Company-wide awards evenings
Career Progression
Promotion is based entirely on performance—not how long you've been with the business. Typical progression:
- Graduate Recruitment Consultant
- Recruitment Consultant
- Senior Consultant
- Principal Consultant
- Team Leader
- Manager
Many of the business's top billers and managers came from competitive sporting backgrounds and progressed rapidly by applying the same mindset that made them successful on the pitch, court, track or field. If you've always enjoyed competing, setting ambitious goals and being rewarded for your hard work, recruitment offers an exciting opportunity to build a successful career with unlimited earning potential. Apply today to take the next step in your career with one of London's leading professional recruitment consultancies.
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