Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Salary: £26,000 – £42,000 per year

Hello, Are you a recruiter looking for more autonomy or a hunter in a sales role looking to break into recruitment? If yes, then we are offering an exciting opportunity for you? 

Who are we:  are a niche FMCG recruiter based in the Gyle Business Park, Edinburgh, who, after an incredible sales year in 2022, is looking to take the business to the next stage in its growth.

Working for Protea Recruitment – What we offer 

• The chance to join a progressively growing business
• We put you 1st. If we look after you, you will look after our clients.
• Flexibility to work around your commitments, e.g., kids
• We are honest and say things as we see it.
• We boast a 97% retention rate with our clients
• You will be involved in growing the business, including decision-making.
• We currently recruit in Food and Drinks manufacturing and hard consumer goods for home appliances.
• We won’t hold you back if you feel more comfortable in another sector; we aren’t precious.

Who is our ideal candidate?

• Self-motivated and driven by success
• A culture fit for the company
• Experience in sales or recruitment preferred
• Ideally, a passion and curiosity for food, design, and “how it’s made.”
• Within commutable distance from the Gyle. A driver’s licence preferably with the use of a car ( We do offer mileage)

The benefits: – Remember, Recruitment is sales; the harder you recruit, the more money you make.

• A hybrid working role
• Potential help with travel costs for the 1st three months
• Flexible working hours
• A relaxed working environment
• Great uncapped commission structure – with a low, competitive threshold which DOESN’T carry over.
• Bonus scheme created around you
• Generous holiday allowance – We encourage you to use your holidays; we use ours.
• On-site parking or bicycle storage and repair area
• Our location is within walking distance of a tram stop or Edinburgh Park and Gateway train stations
• Autonomy running your desk and managing your own time.
• On the job training
• A warm desk with roles waiting and a WHOLE sector and region to choose from
• Ability to grow with a progressive business

We cannot offer sponsorship; you must have valid work rights to be considered for this position.

We will aim to respond within 72 hours of application via email.