Associate Sales Consultant

Description:

Associate Sales Consultant (Early Careers) – London

Build a career, not just a job.

We are looking for ambitious, motivated individuals to join us as Associate Sales Consultants, offering a first step into a high-performance career in recruitment and sales.

This is an opportunity designed for emerging talent – whether you’re leaving education, exploring your first career move, or simply ready to challenge yourself in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Who are we?

For over 40 years, Matchtech has helped organisations solve complex talent challenges across STEM industries.

We don’t just recruit – we solve problems, build careers, and create long-term partnerships.

Our culture is built on:

Trust

Professionalism

Ambition

Fun

…and a genuine commitment to helping our people succeed and grow.

Why this role?

Clear, structured pathway to Sales Consultant within 12 months

Opportunity to join an award-winning, high-performing business

Work in high-demand industries with long-term career potential

A culture where people build long-term, meaningful careers

How we nurture and develop early careers

We pride ourselves on being exceptional at developing young talent into successful recruitment professionals

From day one, you will receive:

A structured training programme covering recruitment fundamentals, sales skills, and market knowledge

Ongoing mentoring from experienced consultants and leaders

Support to build confidence in:

Communication & relationship-building

Commercial thinking

Problem solving

Clear progression milestones with regular feedback and coaching

Real responsibility early on – with guidance to help you succeed

We don’t expect experience — we look for potential, attitude, and drive

What you’ll be doing

Building relationships with candidates and clients

Understanding hiring needs and matching talent to opportunities

Learning how to develop a market and grow a “desk”

Supporting end-to-end recruitment processes

Developing sales skills through real-world experience and coaching

What we’re looking for

Positive, motivated and eager to learn

Strong communication skills

Resilience and curiosity

A desire to build a long-term career

No prior recruitment experience required

What we offer

Competitive base salary + commission + bonus

Industry-leading training and development

Clear progression framework

Hybrid working options

Incentives, social events and recognition programmes

A supportive, inclusive, and high-energy team environment

Our Recruitment Process

As part of this recruitment campaign, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend:

Assessment Day – London

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This is a fun, interactive and engaging day, designed to help you showcase your potential.

On the day, you can expect:

A welcome and introduction to the business

Interactive group activities

Practical recruitment-based tasks

Opportunities to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills

Time to meet our team and ask questions

We assess on:

Potential and attitude

Core competencies and behaviours

Your ability to collaborate, think commercially, and engage with others

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’re here to support you.

Ready to start your career?

If you’re looking for your first step into a rewarding, high-impact career – and want to be part of a business that invests in your future – we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and take your first step into recruitment