Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Executive Recruitment Consultant

Locations: London / Leeds / Nottingham / Miami / Dubai (On-site 5 days a week)

Type: Permanent / Entry Level

Start Date: Ongoing

Do you consider yourself to be the following?

• Results focused.
• Possess an ambition to succeed no matter what.
• Resilient and persistent.
• Passionate about people.
• Outgoing, confident and social.

If you answered yes to all of the above, then a career in global executive recruitment could be for you.

Your new role:

Candidate Engagement: Find, attract, and engage with your industry’s top talent through effective engagement strategies. In executive search, you are networking with the current global 1% of talent so this requires persistence and professionalism. You are expected to guide candidates throughout the interview, offer and onboarding process, delivering a best-in-class experience.

Client Development: Build and nurture lasting client relationships, whilst always pursuing new business opportunities. We operate on an international level, so you are expected to drive business prospects and constantly hunt for new relationships. The best consultants understand their clients’ recruitment needs and are able to provide strategic, tailored solutions based on the current international business landscape.

Industry Knowledge: We lead executive searches across a multitude of different industries, from commercial construction through to life sciences. As a trainee consultant, you are not expected to have any prerequisites or prior knowledge, but you will submerge yourself into a selected industry and focus on becoming a subject matter expert. The sooner you can hold a consultative conversation at the top level, the sooner you will see success.

Skilful Negotiation: Your aim is to create win-win situations for your candidates and clients, you will be responsible for negotiating terms and payment conditions to ensure mutually beneficial partnerships.

Target Driven Environment: We cultivate a high performing environment; our consultants and teams are always looking to improve and outperform what has previously been achieved. Our business leaders have built a platform for elite, driven individuals to thrive on an individual basis as well as in a team capacity. You are expected to meet and exceed KPI’s and targets, but more importantly, you are expected to motivate, support and drive your team’s performance beyond its expectations.

Why should you work here?

In-house Tailored Training: We have developed our graduate training academy, delivered by our experienced L&D team, which specializes in training every consultant from a complete novice through to an industry specialist.

Competitive Career Progression: Training doesn’t end when you are capable of being a top performing executive consultant. We have established a transparent, step by step career pathway for all employees, which are supported by differing levels of training, mentoring, and coaching at each stage. This role provides full autonomy over where your career is heading, whether that be working on your solo business contribution or moving into management with the goal of becoming your own Managing Director of your own business within the group.

Life Changing Earning Potential: You will receive a base salary in addition to uncapped commission, which you are eligible to from day 1. Our commission schedule offers up to 60% of placement fees, plus consistency and performance bonuses. We have recently partnered with an exclusive brokerage firm to support our consultants in buying their first properties to ensure full guidance and advice is received.

Inclusive Culture: It is rare these days to find a working environment where people look forward to coming into the office and spending time with each other. Our focus on a team-driven culture has allowed us to hire for longevity and similar values. You will work closely with your colleagues on a day-to-day basis and enjoy many social events and incentives along the way.

Incentive Driven Environment: Alongside your personal commission and targets, we run many companywide incentives, including top biller prize (Rolex), international all expenses paid trips abroad (Ibiza, Santorini, Miami, Meribel), Christmas parties, award parties, and summer parties.

If you are interested in discussing this opportunity further, please apply or email your CV to hiring@ge-partners.co.uk