Recruitment Consultant - Sales

Overview

Sales Recruitment Consultant – Graduate/Trainee Role – London. Headquartered in London with international offices across the US (including New York, Chicago and Austin). This fast-growing specialist recruitment business has been a trusted partner to the world's most disruptive tech and SaaS companies since 2004. With a proven track record of placing thousands of high-calibre sales and marketing professionals into hyper-growth start-ups and scale-ups backed by top-tier VC and PE firms, the company offers ambitious individuals the chance to build serious earnings in one of the highest-paying recruitment sectors where top performers keep a large share of every deal they close.

Candidates who are ambitious and motivated to earn well through their own performance are ideal for this specialist recruitment role.

• Sourcing and placing capable sales, marketing, customer success, and related professionals for growing tech companies.
• Building relationships with hiring managers and managing the full recruitment process — from sourcing and interviews to negotiations and offers.
• Operating in a target-driven environment with cold calling, deal-making, and rewards linked to performance.

• 40% commission structure - one of the highest rates available, allowing consultants to retain a significant share of every placement with no cap on earnings.
• Proven high earning potential - a 22-year-old graduate achieved £82k in their first year through strong performance and high billings.
• Exceptional progression - the youngest manager was promoted at just 23, demonstrating that high performers advance very quickly based on results rather than tenure.
• Comprehensive training - full support and guidance provided from day one (no prior recruitment experience needed).
• Strong benefits package - private healthcare, international trips, team events, and a supportive office environment.
• Clear path to six figures - consistent target achievement enables a high-earning career in a short timeframe.

• Recent Graduates with a 2:1 degree or above (any subject).
• OR professionals with a sales background (e.g., B2B/B2C sales experience).
• Competitive individuals motivated by financial rewards and targets.
• People with a sports background (e.g., competitive team or individual sports, demonstrating discipline, resilience, and teamwork).

No recruitment experience is required. An established training programme ensures new consultants start placing candidates and earning quickly.

Candidates ready to take charge of their earnings and career should apply now via Virtus Talent. Virtus Talent will prepare applicants for interviews, highlight transferable skills, and arrange multiple offers with leading teams in this specialist area.