OverviewLocation: Newton-Le-Willows (with future opportunities to relocate to the USA or Middle East)

Are you a recent graduate with the ambition to build a high-impact career in sales and executive recruitment? Mercury Hampton, a global leader in talent consultancy, is seeking driven graduates to join our team as Graduate Sales Executives with a clear pathway to becoming Executive Recruiters.

About Mercury Hampton

Mercury Hampton partners with world-renowned organisations, including Coca-Cola, BP, Monster Energy, and Nestle, to deliver premium talent acquisition, workforce solutions, and leadership assessment across 22 countries. Our award-winning technology and innovative approach set us apart as a leader in people and performance optimisation.

Your Career JourneySkills

As a Graduate Sales Executive, you’ll embark on a structured training programme designed to equip you with the skills to sell recruitment and talent consulting services to business leaders in the engineering and technical sectors. You will:

Learn how to identify and engage decision-makers, building trusted relationships with clients

Develop expertise in selling recruitment and talent consulting solutions

Support client accounts and negotiate commercial agreements

Gain hands-on experience with advanced recruitment technology and automation tools

Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment

RoleOnce you have mastered the art of selling our services, you’ll transition into an Executive Recruiter role, where you will:

Source and assess top sales and leadership talent for mid to senior-level positions

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from candidate search to placement

Deliver exceptional results for our clients and candidates

Who We’re Looking For

Recent graduates (any discipline) with a passion for sales, business, and people

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Ambition, drive, and a hunger to learn and excel

Confidence to engage with senior professionals and decision-makers

A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset

What We Offer

Competitive starting salary (£24,000–£26,000) plus uncapped commission (OTE £35,000–£50,000+ in your first year).

Year two-three earnings circa £40,000 to £70,000.

Private pension, gym allowance, and private healthcare

Quarterly incentives and annual trips to destinations like Majorca, Spain

Award-winning company culture and a supportive, collaborative team

Access to world-class coaching and development at Henley Business School

Fast-track career progression and international opportunities

Flexible working arrangements and hybrid office options, for experienced recruiters.

Ready to Start Your Journey?Send your CV and a brief cover letter to chris.hickey@mercuryhampton.com explaining why you’re excited to launch your career in sales and recruitment with Mercury Hampton.

Unleash your potential - start your journey from Graduate Sales Executive to Executive Recruiter with Mercury Hampton!

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