Trainee / Consultant – Sales Recruitment (Year 2 OTE £100k+)
Most entry-level roles do not offer a genuine route to high earnings.
This one does.
Top performers in this business are earning £200,000 to £400,000+. More importantly, there is a clear and realistic pathway to £100,000+ by year two for individuals who are driven.
Edmund & Evans are working with a market-leading, global recruitment firm to hire a small number of high-calibre individuals into their UK team.
This is a selective environment. The expectations are high, and the opportunity reflects that.
The Business
This is a long-established leader in the sales and technology recruitment market, partnering with high-growth SaaS and AI businesses globally.
They operate at the top end of the market, working closely with founders and leadership teams to build revenue-generating teams.
Recent performance highlights:
- 138% year-on-year growth
- $5m perm revenue in Q4
- $2m billed in March
- Expansion into APAC with immediate demand
- Nearly half the business qualifying for President’s Club
The UK team, based in Epsom, has consistently been one of the highest-performing divisions and is now hiring with urgency as they enter a new financial year.
The Role
You will join a high-performance sales environment with clear structure, training, and expectations from day one.
The role combines business development, candidate management, and market ownership:
- Building relationships with high-growth technology businesses
- Headhunting and engaging high-calibre candidates
- Managing recruitment processes end-to-end
- Developing ownership of a specialist market
- Working closely with experienced consultants and leadership
Training is hands-on and delivered by a dedicated L&D function alongside high-performing consultants.
Progression is performance-led and transparent:
Trainee → Junior Consultant → Consultant → Senior → Leadership or specialist routes
Strong performers progress quickly.
Who This Is For
This opportunity is suited to:
Graduates / early career individuals
You will be intelligent, driven, and competitive, with a clear reason for pursuing a career in a sales environment.
Sales professionals (B2B or B2C)
You are used to targets, pressure, and accountability, and are looking for greater ownership and long-term earning potential.
Junior recruiters
You want a stronger platform, better market access, and the opportunity to accelerate your earnings.
Across all profiles, the business looks for:
- Intelligence and curiosity
- Drive, hunger, and resilience
- Strong communication and EQ
- Competitive mindset
- Clear long-term motivation
This is not a low-pressure environment. It rewards people who want to push themselves.
What Is On Offer
- £26,000 base (trainee level)
- Up to £35,000 for sales backgrounds
- Flexible for experienced hires
- Commission up to 20%+ with multiple earning levers
- Realistic earnings:
- £50k–£70k+ as you develop
- £100k+ achievable in year two
- £200k–£400k+ for top performers
- Structured training and ongoing development
- Incentives including:
- Annual President’s Club (Ibiza)
- Quarterly and monthly performance incentives
- Weekly rewards
- 25 days holiday + birthday off
- 4 days per week in office (Epsom), Fridays remote
The Opportunity
This is a business with strong market position, proven leadership, and genuine earning potential.
They are hiring now due to growth and are looking for individuals who want to build a long-term career in a high-performance environment.
Edmund & Evans are partnering closely on this search and will be presenting a select shortlist of candidates.
If you are serious about building a career with clear progression and significant earning potential, this is worth exploring.
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