Trainee Recruitment Consultant
2 days ago
Birmingham
Trainee Recruitment Consultant (Sales / Business Development Focus)\n\nLaunch your sales career in recruitment with VIQU IT\n\nAre you currently working in sales, business development, or a target-driven B2B environment and looking for your next step? Perhaps you’ve built strong commercial skills in areas such as IT hardware, software, telecoms, SaaS, or outbound B2B sales and want a career with bigger earning potential, faster progression, and long-term opportunities.\n\nAt VIQU IT, we’re looking for ambitious, resilient and commercially minded individuals to join us as Trainee Recruitment Consultants, with a strong focus on sales, business development and generating new client relationships.\n\nYou don’t need recruitment experience, if you can sell, build relationships, and thrive in a performance-led environment, we can teach you the rest.\n\nThe role\n\nAs a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be trained to become a full 360 consultant, with a strong emphasis on the sales and revenue-generating side of recruitment.\n\nFrom day one, you’ll work closely with experienced managers and top billers who will coach you 1:1 and support your development.\n\nYou’ll learn how to:\n\nProactively win new business and develop new client relationships\nIdentify sales opportunities within your market\nConduct business development calls and meetings with decision-makers\nBuild and manage your own client portfolio\nNegotiate fees, terms, and offers\nDeliver against revenue and billing targets\nManage the full recruitment lifecycle from client acquisition to placement\nThis is a fast-paced, target-driven role where your effort directly impacts your earnings and progression.\n\nWho we’re looking for:\n\nWe’re particularly keen to hear from people with experience in:\n\nB2B sales (IT hardware/software, telecoms, SaaS, professional services, etc.)\nBusiness development or account management\nOutbound / phone-based sales environments\nAny role where you’ve worked to KPIs, targets, or commission\nYou’ll be a strong fit if you are:\n\nCommercially driven and money-motivated\nConfident speaking to senior stakeholders\nResilient and comfortable with rejection\nCompetitive, proactive, and results-focused\nKeen to build a long-term career, not just a job\nWhy build your career at VIQU IT?\n\nAt VIQU IT, recruitment is a sales-led, performance-driven career, but one where you’re fully supported to succeed.\n\nWe offer:\n\nClear, structured career progression based on performance\nUncapped, industry-leading commission scheme\nProven success stories including board members who started as consultants\nComprehensive sales and recruitment training\nOngoing mentoring from experienced leaders\nA collaborative, high-performing culture that celebrates success\nWhether your ambition is to become a top biller, market specialist, or move into leadership, we’ll support you every step of the way.\n\nBenefits\n\nAlongside a competitive base salary and uncapped commission, you’ll enjoy:\n\nAdditional Family First leave days\nEarly Friday finishes\nFriendly, modern office environment\nBring your dog to work\nInternational annual Christmas conferences (previous destinations include Malta, Dubai, Havana & Rio de Janeiro)\nRegular socials and team events\nMonthly “Spin the Wheel” rewards for exceptional performance (extra holiday, coffee treats, restaurant & experience vouchers)\nLife assurance policy\nBike to Work Scheme\nLocation: Edgbaston / Five Ways\n(Excellent transport links via train, bus, and tram)\n\nInterested?\n\nIf you’re ready to move your sales career into a role with higher earning potential, faster progression and long-term opportunities, apply today.\n\nFor a confidential conversation, contact our Head of Talent: Melinda Queck by email (url removed)