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Basic Salary: ~£30,000 + Commission | OTE: ~£60,000+ | Hybrid Working | Company Car After 6–9 Months
Are you an experienced recruiter or proven salesperson looking to build and grow your own desk with full delivery support? This is a rare opportunity to join a well-established, long-standing recruitment business expanding its Exeter office.
The Opportunity
You’ll work closely with an experienced senior consultant who has successfully built the Exeter operation and now needs a second Account Manager to support further expansion. They focus on IT recruitment, the niche you work is open - they have been recruiting in IT for 30 years so can help you develop the right plan, to get you launched.
This role offers a blend of autonomy and strong support: you will drive your own business development, to find new business and develop a pipeline of jobs to fill. There is a dedicated delivery team that will work with you to find, reference, take people through the interview process for the roles you pick up.
The company values long-term relationships, honesty and determination, and has exceptional staff retention — most employees have been with the business for over a decade!
What You’ll Be Doing
Build & Run Your Own Desk
* Win and manage new client relationships across any sector (no geographical or specialism restrictions).
* Take full ownership of your accounts while choosing whether to use the central delivery team or source independently.
Client & Candidate Management
* Maintain close client contact while the delivery team sources suitable candidates.
* Oversee the recruitment process from job qualification through to placement.
Sales & KPI Expectations
* Set and work toward first-year billing targets (tailored to experience).
* Focus on meaningful activity and quality output — not aggressive KPI micromanagement.
What You’ll Receive
Salary & Commission
* £30,000ish base salary
* Team commission paid on all deals across the whole company (typically works out at : £4–5k annually).
* Personal commission on 100% of your billings, earn from the first £1 you bill
* OTE realistically ~£60,000 in year 1
* New business incentives: £500 for each new client (once billed) and again for the second placement.
* Option for a guaranteed salary ramp-up for early months.
Benefits
* Company car after 6–9 months.
* Hybrid working: 4 days office / 1 day WFH.
* Strong operational support including HR and a dedicated contracts manager.
* A collaborative team culture with a strong emphasis on support, teamwork, and long-term growth.
What We’re Looking For
* Recruitment experience OR a strong, proven sales background.
* Resilience, work ethic, positivity, and the ability to handle rejection.
* Someone honest, personable, and motivated to build long-term relationships.
* Desire to grow a desk with autonomy and support.
The Company
* Over 30 years established with a reputation for employee longevity and success.
* Around 25 employees with a structure including Account Managers and Delivery Consultants.
* Independent, flexible culture where individuals are trusted and supported.
* Quietly optimistic market outlook with strong leadership and a very supportive management style.
Career Development
* Opportunity to build a desk from early growth stage.
* Potential to progress as the Exeter office scales.
* Hands-on learning from senior consultants and leadership who still actively recruit
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