French Speaking Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Optimus Life Sciences
London
8 months ago
Applications closed

Shaping the Life Sciences Industry, One Placement at a Time

At

Optimus Search , we specialise in delivering top-tier recruitment solutions to the Life Sciences sector. Our mission is to identify, engage, and secure the best Life Sciences talent across Europe, connecting exceptional individuals with the continent’s most exciting companies and career opportunities.
As the Life Sciences industry evolves, so do we. Our adaptability has taken us from our roots in the mobile market to the five market-leading divisions we operate today:

Automation
Engineering & CAPEX
Manufacturing, Bioprocess & Supply
Quality, Regulatory & Scientific
Biometrics

We’re growing fast and currently looking for

Trainee Recruitment Consultants

to join our high-performing team. We've already invested heavily in our award-winning Learning & Development programme — and we're expanding it by

40% this year alone .
If you're looking for clear career progression and a dynamic environment where your potential will be nurtured, this is the place for you.

What We're Looking For

You don’t need previous recruitment experience — we’re more interested in

who you are :
Hardworking, ambitious, and accountable individuals with a strong work ethic
Energetic self-starters who thrive in a sales environment
Quick thinkers with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Competitive personalities who are driven to smash targets
Outgoing team players who bring a vibrant energy to our office culture
Fluency in French is essential

What You'll Be Doing

As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll be:
Making outbound sales calls to clients — new and existing — to promote Optimus Search as a trusted recruitment partner
Attending client meetings and negotiating commercial terms
Creating job adverts and engaging social content to attract top talent
Actively headhunting candidates with niche skillsets
Managing interview processes and delivering job offers
Building lasting relationships with both clients and candidates

What We Offer

A competitive base salary with

uncapped commission
£45,000 OTE in your first year , with top performers earning

£230,000+
Expert training from our in-house Learning & Development Director — hands-on and practical, not classroom-heavy
Monthly lunch clubs

at Michelin-starred restaurants for target-hitters (no matter your level)
Two annual incentive trips

to destinations like

Ibiza, Vegas, and Morzine
Quarterly and annual prizes for standout performance
Dress-down Fridays, early finishes , and a fully stocked office bar — because we believe in working hard and celebrating harder

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