Junior Recruitment Consultant - Graduate Scheme

London
10 months ago
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About the job

Walker Cole International is a pharmaceutical and life sciences executive search company who specialise in global recruitment consultancy services. We are currently searching for applicants to join our Graduate Management Training Programme as an Executive Search Consultant to work from our central London offices, with the opportunity to relocate internationally in the future, as a part of our global expansion. This role has a start date of Oct 2024 - Jan 2025, and will be due to join the Interim Solutions desk.

Key Responsibilities:

· Identify specialist pharmaceutical professionals through data mining, telephone interviews, personal meetings, business development, and marketing activities.

· Personal accountability for sales generation and fee income.

· Network and interview pharmaceutical executives to promote the reputation of Walker Cole International.

· Develop expert knowledge of pharmaceutical and life sciences industries to support your delivery of key, recruitment client projects.

Candidate Requirements:

· A recent Bachelors or Masters graduate

· Previous work experience including placement year or customer-facing role.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Sporting success or competitive hobbies are highly desirable.

· The right to work in the UK permanently.

Rewards & Benefits:

  • Competitive graduate salary

  • Uncapped commission

  • Industry-leading training & development programme, up to management level

  • Private Health Insurance

  • Gym onsite

  • Pension

  • Inclusive and supportive working environment and culture

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