Trainee IT Recruitment Consultant (Sales Experience Essential)
Start Date: 22nd June 2026
(This role is ideal for: Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, B2B Sales, B2C Sales, Account Manager, Telesales)
Are you a high-performing salesperson (B2B or B2C) who feels capped, under-rewarded, or stuck on a slow progression path?
What if you could use your sales skills in the lucrative, fast-paced technology sector and build a realistic path to a £100k+ income within three years?
Next Ventures is hiring 10 ambitious salespeople for our renowned 'Next Step' IT Recruitment Training Academy. We are one of the fastest-growing tech recruiters in the world, expanding from £56m to £117m in revenue since 2019. Our training academy is designed to turn driven salespeople into elite, high-earning consultants.
What You Will Be Doing
Let's be clear: this is a demanding, target-driven 360-degree sales role. We will give you the world-class training to succeed, but your success will depend on your drive. From day one, you will be trained to:
- Drive New Business: Proactively engage in B2B business development, calling new and existing clients to win business.
- Become a Specialist: Master a high-demand IT market, becoming the go-to expert for your clients.
- Source Top Talent: Actively headhunt, network, and advertise to find the best technology candidates.
- Manage the Full Cycle: Control the entire sales process from client brief to candidate offer, negotiating fees and packages.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for the most ambitious sales talent in London. We prioritise your skills and mindset over formal qualifications. You must have:
- Proven Sales Experience: A track record of success in a B2B or B2C sales environment (e.g., telesales, business development, account management).
- Unshakable Resilience: The ability to handle rejection, stay positive, and maintain a high volume of activity.
- A Powerful "Why": A strong internal drive and clear personal goals that motivate you to succeed.
- A True Work Ethic: A 'no-excuses' attitude and a genuine desire to be the best.
- Confident Communication: You are a natural and persuasive communicator, particularly on the phone.
- Commutability: The ability to reliably commute to our London office daily.
Why Next Ventures
We believe in rewarding high performance like no one else. If you bring the drive, we will provide the platform and the rewards.
- Exceptional Earning Potential:
- Year 1 OTE: £35k - £45k+
- Year 2 OTE: £60k - £70k+
- Year 3 OTE: £90k - £100k+ (Our top performers earn significantly more)
- World-Class Training: A structured training academy followed by ongoing support from expert in-house trainers who have been top-billing consultants themselves.
- Accelerated Career Path: A clear, merit-based career ladder. Promotion is based on your performance, not on tenure.
- Unrivaled Incentives & Culture:
- 5x Annual Trips: All-expenses-paid 4-day quarterly trips (e.g., global destinations) and an annual 7-day trip.
- 12x "Directors' Lunch Clubs": Hit your target and dine at London’s finest Michelin-starred restaurants every month.
- Annual Awards: Generous year-end prizes to celebrate top achievements.
- Fully Paid Sabbaticals: 1, 2, or 3-month paid sabbaticals.
- Great Culture: Regular team nights, spontaneous company days out, 'Beer Fridge Fridays,' casual dress, and a supportive, high-energy environment.
Ready for the Next Step?
If you are a salesperson ready to back yourself and build an exceptional career, we want to hear from you.
Apply Now — Please ensure you complete the application questions to be considered.
Have questions? Contact our Manager of Talent Acquisition, Holly, directly on 0208 036 5738.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Are you confidently able to fulfill a telesales role?
- What truly motivates you and how will it help you in this role?
- What aspects of the job do you think will play to your strengths and how do you think they'll make you a good recruiter?
Work Location: In person
