Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Package: £26,000 to £28,000 basic + uncapped commission (Year 1 OTE: £40,000)

Short company overview:

Manchester-based tech recruitment firm specialising in AI, data engineering, and software development hires across the UK and Europe. Team of 28 with £5m+ annual revenue, partnering with SaaS businesses and VC-backed scale-ups. Average fees £18k to £25k.

Why join?

• Commission up to 25% with accelerators for high billers

• Realistic Year 1 OTE £40k, top performers exceeding £50k

• Year 2 OTE £50k, Year 3 OTE £65k with structured progression

• Fast-track progression to Consultant within 6 months

• Hands-on, desk-based training from experienced tech recruiters

• High demand across AI, cloud, and software engineering markets

• Early client ownership and responsibility on live roles

The role:

• Headhunting software engineers, AI specialists, and data professionals

• Managing hiring processes for scaling tech companies

• Building pipelines across niche technical markets

• Negotiating offers and closing placements

Requirements:

• Graduate or 6-12 months sales experience

• Strong communication and resilience

• Motivated by earnings and progression

Job Details

Company
Virtus Talent
Location
Manchester, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Full-Time
Salary
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum
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