Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Working for global company, your role will be focused on identifying, securing and growing new business opportunities across EMEA.

• Full-time, on-site in Epsom, Surrey
• c£27,500 basic OTE year 1 £40k and year 2 £60k. Key Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end new business development aligned to current strategy.
• Meet quarterly and annual sales targets by winning new accounts
• Conduct client meetings to understand needs and tailor the services on offer
• Generate and follow up on new leads; maintain candidate / client databases
• Analyse market, client and competitor data; prepare and present business cases
• Collaborate with junior colleagues, sales director and marketing teams to refine sales strategies Experience & Qualifications
• Previous track record and passion for sales or B2B business development is essential
• Excellent negotiation, communication (verbal and written), analytical, and presentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools : Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong initiative and the ability to work under pressure.
• Client-focused, self-motivated, resilient, ethical, and capable of leading by example Benefits & Perks
• Uncapped commission structure, with clear career progression.
• Attractive incentive trips and referral bonus scheme
• Professional development, internal training, and structured growth plans.
• Friendly, on-site Epsom office (with snacks and cycle-to-work scheme), as well as pension, season‑ticket loan, and enhanced birthday leave Refer a friend and earn £100! If you have a friend who is also searching for a new opportunity in the local area, recommend Optima and if we place them (providing they complete their 3-month probation period), you will receive a £100 retail voucher of your choice! Please note that if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted. By applying for this vacancy, you accept Optima Recruitment Limited’s Privacy and GDPR Policy which can be found on our website and therefore gives us consent to contact you. Optima Recruitment Limited are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer