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 hitting targets, booking meetings, handling objections, 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, hospitality, retail 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 for this role)
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.
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