Trainee Recruiter (Uncapped Commission)

Role overview

We are hiring an ambitious trainee recruiter to join a fast-expanding office in Exeter City Centre. This is a sales-led recruitment position designed for someone who wants to develop quickly, earn strong commission, and build a long-term career in recruitment.

The role offers a starting salary of £28,000 plus commission, with promotion reviews every quarter. As the business continues to grow, there are real opportunities to move into senior, management, and leadership positions for people who perform well and are eager to learn.

Recruitment here is treated as a commercial, target-driven career. You will be expected to create opportunities through outbound calling, develop strong relationships with businesses, and support clients in securing the talent they need. If you are competitive, persistent, and motivated by achievement, this could be a strong fit.

What makes this opportunity different

• Commission is uncapped and can reach up to 40%, which is among the strongest structures in the market.
• Advancement is performance-based rather than tied to time served, with the chance to earn promotions every 3 months.
• You will join a growing team with genuine scope to progress into senior, management, and leadership roles.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing support are provided from day one, and prior experience is not required.
• You will work on professional, high-level vacancies across specialist sectors, giving exposure to more interesting roles and higher-value placements.

What we are looking for

• A highly driven person with a strong competitive streak and desire to succeed.
• Someone who is motivated by targets, performance, and financial reward.
• Resilience and a positive approach to setbacks, rejection, and pressure.
• Confidence when speaking with professionals and decision-makers on the phone.
• An interest in building a lasting recruitment career rather than taking a short-term sales job.

Benefits

• A transparent progression path from the outset, including a route into management.
• The chance to accelerate your career within a growing office.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Bank holidays off.
• Company pension scheme.
• End-of-quarter incentives.
• A supportive environment where you can perform and develop.

Additional information

Reference number: 25895.

Equal opportunities statement: the employer welcomes applications from all suitable candidates.

Salary note: the advertised pay is a guide only. Final compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Employment and legal notice: the company operates as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying, candidates accept the stated terms and conditions, privacy policy, and disclaimers referenced by the employer.

Search terms included with the role: Recruitment, Consultant, Technical, Engineering, Manager, Principal, Senior, Sales, Account, Exeter, Devon, South West, Trainee, Graduate, Junior, Progression, training.

This position is based in Exeter City Centre, Devon, England, United Kingdom.