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.