Trainee Recruitment Consultant – Retail
Are you a retailer with a natural talent for people, sales, and hitting targets? Do you want to take your career in a new direction while building on your retail expertise? This is your opportunity to join Excel Recruitment, Ireland's leading specialist recruitment agency.
Based in our Dublin City Centre office this is an opportunity for a resilient retailer with strong communication, administration, problem-solving, and the ability to perform under pressure. If you have 2 years' retail experience and strong administration skills and are looking to step into a new career and are eager to step into a fast paced and challanging environment, this might be the next step for you.
What you will do
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you will learn everything you need to succeed, including:
1. Finding great people: Source candidates through job boards, our extensive database, reach outs and professional networking.
2. Building relationships: Connect with candidates and clients, becoming a trusted advisor in their career journeys.
3. Full recruitment process: Manage everything from job adverts and CV reviews to interviews, offers, and onboarding.
4. Sales & business development: Work towards targets, develop new client relationships, and grow your own desk with the support of our experienced team.
5. Marketing & branding: Write engaging job ads and promote opportunities to attract top talent.
What We're Looking For
6. Retail experience: 2-3 years in fashion, non-food, or fast-paced retail environments.
7. Sales & target-driven mindset: A natural flair for selling, upselling, or achieving KPIs.
8. People skills: Confident communicator with the ability to build strong relationships.
9. Ambition & drive: A proactive self-starter who thrives in a competitive, rewarding environment.
10. Tech-savvy: Comfortable using online platforms and social media to connect with people.
11. Knowledge and passion for retail and having the ability to represent each job
What We Offer
12. Excellent package: Competitive salary + uncapped commission.
13. Training & development: Full induction and ongoing training with clear career progression.
14. Great perks:
15. Pension scheme, sick pay, and wellness programme.
Apply Now
If you are ready to transfer your retail skills into an exciting career in recruitment, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential chat, click Apply Now to send us your CV or contact Aislinn directly 086 807 3544.
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