Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Pharma - London - £24k base+OTE

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Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Pharmaceutical Sector – Central London Offices –
****HUGE EARNING POTENTIAL IN A SPECIALIST AREA****

Role: Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Location: Farringdon, Central London

Salary: £24,000 basic, genuine 1st year OTE of £50,000+ and full training

We are currently working with a rapidly expanding Recruitment firm based in Farringdon, Central London who specialise in the Pharmaceutical sector and are extremely strong in this field. The owner of the business used to be the CEO of one the UK’s largest Pharmaceutical firms in the UK and thus all their customers come from his historical connections. Today they employ over 30 Recruitment Consultants and are considered one of the top Pharmaceutical Recruitment specialists in the country.

As a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant with this business, you will be responsible for attracting top-tier candidates via varying methods and matching them to temporary or permanent positions with client companies. Once you then progress to Recruitment Consultant level, you will begin to work with the established client base and also developing your own black book of new customers.

You will receive full training from day one on both the Recruitment and Pharmaceutical sectors so don’t worry if you have no experience of either as it is not required and as long as you are keen to learn then they will teach you everything you need to know.

The role of a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant is demanding and diverse and involves:

• using sales, marketing techniques and networking to attract candidates on behalf of your existing and new clients


• meeting clients and candidates to build and develop relationships


• running advertising campaigns on a range of media including job sites and social media websites


• headhunting top candidates


• receiving and reviewing applications, managing interviews and creating shortlists of candidates for your clients


• negotiating salary rates and finalising arrangements between clients and candidates


• offering advice to both clients and candidates on market information, pay rates, training and career progression

The salary package of a Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant with this company is as follows:-

* You will receive an annual basic salary of £24,000 plus you will benefit from a lucrative commission structure and a quarterly bonus – the average OTE in year one at this company is £50,000+

* To indicate the longer term earning potential – as a Manager (which you should achieve in 3-5 years), your basic will rise to £65,000 and your salary including bonus and commission will be £200,000+.

Incentives for Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultants are as follows:-

Your role will be heavily target-based and you will be rewarded for reaching targets.

Incentives include:-

* Monthly lunch clubs at top London restaurants
* Weekly team drinks
* An annual all-expenses paid holiday with your team
* End-of-year rewards for the top billing Recruitment Consultant and the top billing team.

Skills required of Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultants:-

• excellent interpersonal and communication skills


• sales and negotiation skills


• a goal-orientated approach to work


• the ability to handle multiple priorities


• problem-solving ability


• the ability to meet deadlines and targets


• ambition and the determination to succeed


• tenacity


• confidence and self-motivation


• time management and organisational skills


• team-working skills


• creativity


• A degree is definitely beneficial but not essential – Graduate calibre 2nd jobbers are definitely of interest

The role can be challenging, but also exciting as the profession is fast-paced, target driven and demanding. If this sounds interesting, APPLY BELOW and we will be in contact ASAP to discuss your application.

ESG Recruitment are the leading supplier of Graduate and Graduate calibre 2nd jobber Trainee Recruitment Consultants to top tier Recruitment companies in Central London. With over 15 years of experience in the industry we deliver a premium service through face to face consultations specific for the candidate and client’s requirements. If you engage with us we will invite you to our City office for a full face-to-face consultation to discuss your career at length before introducing to perfectly matched Recruitment companies.