Posted: 11/01/2026
Competitive Salary
Brisbane, Australia
Permanent
Are you a sales professional with 1–2 years of experience, looking to take your career in a new direction?
Whether you've worked in business development, inside sales, telesales, or any fast-paced sales environment, recruitment could be the next fruitful step in your career. If you're used to ting targets, booking meetings, handling objections, and driving revenue—and now want to transfer those skills into a career with greater earning potential and long-term progression—this could be your next big move.
At NES Fircroft, we're more than just a recruitment agency. We're a leading global player in engineering recruitment, committed to connecting exceptional talent with industry-leading companies. With a strong focus on Energy, Renewables, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, and more, we combine innovation, growth, and a healthy dose of fun along the way.
As a Trainee Recruitment Consultant, you'll channel your sales drive and commercial mindset into recruitment—learning how to run a full desk, win new business, and place top talent with leading clients.
What You'll Be Doing
* Business Development: Use your sales skills to win new clients through calls, emails, and meetings.
* Lead Generation: Prospect and qualify opportunities, turning warm leads into lasting client partnerships.
* Account Growth: Develop existing accounts by identifying cross-selling opportunities and building strong relationships.
* Talent Acquisition: Learn to source, qualify, and place candidates across technical and engineering markets.
* Creative Sourcing: Use innovative sales-style outreach to attract top candidates (Boolean search skills are a plus).
* Pipeline Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates and clients to ensure repeat success.
* Target Driven Delivery: Work to KPIs and revenue goals, ensuring consistent performance.
* Full Recruitment Cycle: Manage the process end-to-end—from first client call to final placement.
Why NES Fircroft?
* Entrepreneurial Spirit: Build and grow your own client base, just like running your own business.
* Global Network: Collaborate with colleagues across 45+ offices worldwide.
* Supportive Team: Be part of an inspiring, high-energy sales culture.
* Work-Life Balance: Hybrid working, flexible hours, and lunchtime workout sessions.
* Travel Opportunities: International trips and attendance at award shows in Lisbon, Houston, Dubai, and New York.
* Career Progression: Structured training, mentorship, and a clear sales-to-leadership pathway.
* Attractive Compensation: Competitive base salary with uncapped commission.
What We're Looking For
* Sales Background: 1–2 years of proven experience in a sales environment (inside sales, telesales, business development, insurance sales, etc.), with that classic "smile and dial" attitude.
* Location: Must be based in Brisbane and able to work in a hybrid model (office + home).
* Work Authorisation: Must have valid authorisation to work in Australia (NES Fircroft cannot provide visa sponsorship).
* Resilient & Driven: Goal-oriented, competitive, and hungry to exceed targets and deliver results.
* Confident Communicator: Comfortable handling objections, booking meetings, and influencing decision-makers.
NES Fircroft is a global recruitment leader, specializing in connecting top talent with some of the most exciting projects.
Join our team to make a meaningful impact, while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.
NES Fircroft – Empowering with energy
Leonie Jennings
Talent Acquisition Manager - APAC