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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