Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Recruitment Consultant
Birmingham City Centre
£25,500 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission
Year 1 OTE £30,000-£35,000+
Full-Time | Permanent
7:30am-4:30pm (Reduced Hours During School Holidays)

Launch Your Graduate Career with Unlimited Earning Potential
Are you a recent graduate looking for a career that offers rapid progression, professional development and the opportunity to significantly increase your earnings?

Smile Education is an award-winning recruitment business looking for ambitious graduates to join our Birmingham team. No recruitment experience is required. We'll provide industry-leading training, ongoing mentoring and a clear pathway from Graduate Recruitment Consultant to Senior Consultant, Management and Leadership roles.

Many of our highest-performing consultants began their careers with us straight from university.

Why Recruitment?
Recruitment combines sales, business development and relationship management, giving you direct control over your earnings and career progression. If you're motivated by achievement, recognition and personal development, recruitment offers exceptional opportunities.

What's on Offer?
£25,500 basic salary
Uncapped commission from day one
First-year OTE £30,000-£35,000+
Clear promotion pathways based on performance
Structured training and development programme
Ongoing coaching from experienced recruitment leaders
24-35 days annual leave plus birthday off
Reduced working hours during school holidays
Award-winning business with a supportive team culture
Genuine long-term career opportunities
The Role
As a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, you'll be trained to manage a 360 recruitment desk, developing valuable skills in sales, business development, negotiation and relationship management.

Key responsibilities include:

Sourcing and interviewing candidates
Building relationships with clients and education professionals
Managing vacancies and recruitment campaigns
Matching candidates to suitable opportunities
Developing new business through sales activity and networking
Attending client meetings and school visits
Negotiating offers and managing placements
Working towards targets, KPIs and commission goals
About You
We're looking for graduates who are ambitious, driven and eager to build a successful career.
You'll have:

A full UK Driving Licence is essential
A degree in any discipline
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
A resilient and target-driven mindset
Confidence working in a fast-paced commercial environment
A desire to learn, develop and progress
Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, sport, retail, events, fundraising or leadership positions is advantageous but not essential.

Apply Today
Whether you're searching for a Graduate Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Sales Executive, Trainee Recruitment Consultant, Graduate Business Development Executive or Entry-Level Recruitment Role, we'd love to hear from you.

Start your career with a business that invests in your success, rewards performance and provides a clear route to progression.

Reference: SM1LER

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