Entry Level Sales

Associate Recruitment Consultant - Full Training Provided - No Experience Required

£25,000 basic salary + Uncapped commission (OTE £35‑45K year
1) + Progression + Full Training

Exeter, City Centre

Have you led a sports team, or thrived in a high‑performance environment?

Are you looking to kick‑start your career in recruitment, with the opportunity to progress to leadership and gain exceptional earning potential?

Joining our brand new Exeter branch, you'll have the opportunities and environment of a start‑up, with the training and backing of a multimillion‑pound global business where you can progress to the top.

Rise Technical Recruitment is a fast‑growing team with offices in Bristol, London, Miami, Austin and now Exeter! We are a dynamic and forward‑thinking company with an emphasis on self‑development, progression and ambition. We specialise in Engineering, Energy, Tech and Construction sectors and work across the UK, US and European markets. This is a fast‑paced, sales‑driven role within which you are the link between candidates and clients.

We look for exceptional communicators that are driven to reach their goals by positively changing lives.

Full life‑cycle – 360 recruitment position – Business Development – Full Training Provided – No Experience Required

• Clients/Businesses:
  Identifying business partnership opportunities, cold calling, B2B sales, lead generation, relationship development, and securing new clients
• Candidates:
  Managing job vacancies from clients, advertising roles, conducting interviews, and overseeing candidate management
• Project Management:
  Managing the end‑to‑end recruitment process

• Career progression to management, leadership and director roles – in Exeter, the UK or overseas
• Uncapped commission (10‑40% of everything you invoice, meaning six‑figures has been achieved in year 1 & the average first‑year earnings of £40‑60k)
• Industry‑leading training provided by our L&D team & Branch Manager
• Empowered working environment
• Winners of REC 2025 Awards – Best Company to Work For (100+ employees category)
• Awarded in FT 50 Top UK Recruitment Consultancies
• Named Linked In Top 5 Recruitment Companies for G&E
• Named Business Insiders Top 500 Businesses in the South West 2025 (Top 1%)

• Career and goal driven
• Highly motivated and passionate
• Resilient and positive
• Excellent communication skills
• Seeking a rewarding and lucrative sales‑driven role
• Thrives under pressure in a fast‑paced, target‑driven environment

* Note – Not sure if you meet all of the criteria? At Rise, we pride ourselves on recruiting a diverse range of people who share our company values and have the ambition, motivation, and resilience to positively change lives in our empowered environment. If you feel you align with our values and goals, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every criterion.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Talent Acquisition. We will be in touch if your application progresses. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.