German-Speaker - Trainee Recruitment Consultant - August Start

Trainee Recruitment Consultant (German-Speaking)

August Start | London, Glasgow & Düsseldorf

Starting Salary: £27,000 + Uncapped Commission (OTE £40K+ Year 1)

Why Join Spencer Ogden?

At Spencer Ogden, we’re global leaders in Sustainability, Infrastructure & Energy Recruitment – and we’re looking for fluent/native German speakers to help us expand our reach across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and beyond.

• Alternative Sales Based Career Path – An alternative route for you to utilise your language skills as opposed to the traditional paths of Teaching and Translation.
• Global Career with German Focus – Work with clients and candidates in DACH markets while based in London, Glasgow, or Düsseldorf.
• Award-Winning Culture – Recognised for Best & Brightest in Wellness (2021 & 2022), Top Workplaces (2022), and the Sustainability Award (2022).
• Progression-Focused – 70% of our leadership team started as Trainees, proving career growth is real here.

The Role: German-Speaking Recruitment Sales

This is a sales-focused career path rather than an HR/Talent Acquisition role, where you’ll use your German fluency to:

• Build relationships with clients and candidates in German-speaking markets.
• Source top talent and negotiate deals across Germany, Austria & Switzerland.
• Hit sales targets in a fast-paced, commission-rich environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development – Prospect and close deals with German-speaking clients.
• Candidate Sourcing – Headhunt freelancers, contractors and permanent professionals in the DACH region.
• Networking – Attend industry events and engage with stakeholders in their native language.
• Sales & Negotiation – Use your fluency to build trust and close placements.

Who We Want:

• Fluent/Native German speakers (business-level proficiency).
• Sales or recruitment experience preferred – but graduates with language skills are welcome.
• Target-driven – Motivated by uncapped earnings and career growth.
• International mindset – Excited to work with global clients.

What We Offer:

• Uncapped commission – Top performers can earn £100K+ by Year 2-3.
• Award-winning training – No recruitment experience? No problem – we’ll train you.
• Luxury incentives – Trips to Morocco, Vegas, South Africa.
• Flexible working – Early Friday finish at 3pm and work-from-home policy (1 day a week, based on performance).
• Regular competitions, socials, and team events
• Wellbeing support – 5 mental health/sickness days, private healthcare, birthday off.

Our Hiring Process:

1. Online Assessment – Complete the AssessFirst test here.
2. Phone/Teams Screening – Quick chat with our Talent Team.
3. Interview – Meet the hiring manager (video or in-person).
4. Offer & Onboarding – Welcome to #LifeAtSO!

Apply Now!

If you’re fluent/native in German and want a high-reward sales career, apply today!

Apply today – high-volume applications mean early submissions have the best chance.

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