Executive Search - Trainee ConsultantLondon £30,000 base + uncapped commission High-end client exposureLooking to transition from sales into a more strategic, influential, and financially rewarding profession? Executive Search offers a consultative sales environment where you''ll work with senior decision-makers, engage with C-suite talent, and develop as a market-expert in your specialist field.The RoleAs a Trainee Executive Search Consultant, you''ll support and eventually lead high-level hiring assignments for leadership and specialist roles. You''ll engage directly with business leaders, build industry insight, and take ownership of long-term client and candidate relationships.Your core responsibilities will include:Partnering with clients to understand hiring needs and talent strategyProactively identifying and headhunting senior-level professionalsConducting market research and mapping competitor organisationsManaging the interview and assessment processAdvising and consulting based on market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and candidate insightsNegotiating compensation packages and closing executive-level placementsWhat We''re Looking ForProven success in a sales, commercial, or client-facing rolePolished communication skills and professional presenceStrong relationship-building capability with stakeholdersAmbitious, driven, and eager to learn a strategic consulting-style approachOrganised, intellectually curious, and commercially astuteWhat You''ll Gain£30,000 base