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:
- Online Assessment – Complete the AssessFirst test here.
- Phone/Teams Screening – Quick chat with our Talent Team.
- Interview – Meet the hiring manager (video or in-person).
- 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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