Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Mara Talent
Manhattan, NY

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Graduate Programme / Scheme

New York City (Manhattan)


$55,000 base + uncapped commission (OTE $75k–$85k in Year 1)


Looking for a career where effort directly equals reward?

This is a high-performance, sales-driven role where you’re in control of how quickly you progress, how much you earn, and how far you go.


Why this opportunity stands out:

You’ll be joining a business where graduate hires don’t stay junior for long. The leadership team is packed with people who started in this exact role and worked their way up. Many have built long-term careers here, with 5–10+ years in the company.

If you deliver results, you’ll move up the ladder. It’s that simple.


The role:

Based in Manhattan, you’ll work with clients across:

  • Life Sciences
  • Banking & Finance
  • Technology & IT


This is consultative sales, not transactional selling. You’ll be:

  • Building relationships with clients and candidates
  • Managing end-to-end recruitment processes
  • Negotiating offers and closing deals
  • Helping businesses grow by placing top talent

It’s fast-paced, demanding, and highly rewarding for the right person.


What you’ll earn:

  • $55,000 base salary
  • Uncapped commission from day one
  • Realistic Year 1 earnings: $75k–$85k

Top performers are earning:

  • $18k/month commission (top 50)
  • $34k/month commission (top 10)

There’s no cap on what you can make!


Training & support:

You won’t be thrown in at the deep end.

  • Structured onboarding and ongoing training
  • Dedicated Learning & Development team
  • Direct mentorship from experienced consultants and leaders

This is a business that invests heavily in developing high performers.


What they’re looking for

  • 6+ months B2B sales experience, OR
  • A sales internship, OR
  • Up to 1 year in recruitment/staffing, OR
  • A driven graduate with strong commercial awareness


But more importantly, you:

  • Have a clear motivation to build a career in sales
  • Understand the demands of a target-driven role
  • Thrive in competitive environments
  • Are financially motivated
  • Want progression based on results, not tenure


If you’re ambitious, resilient, and serious about building a high-earning career in New York, this is the kind of opportunity that can accelerate everything.


Interested?

Apply now or reach out to Elizabeth on +1 512 617 0325 for a confidential conversation!

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