Junior Recruiter

About g2 Recruitment GmbH

g2 Recruitment GmbH is part of the G2V Group, a leading specialist recruitment company operating across Europe. We connect top talent with businesses in the IT, Technology, Engineering, and Construction sectors. With over 20 offices across the EU, UK, and USA, we’re known for exceptional training, clear progression, and high performers who build long-term careers.

Our central Cologne office focuses on connecting skilled Engineers and Developers with leading employers across Germany and Europe, specialising in markets like Industrial Automation and Machinery Automation, industries driving innovation and transformation. The team is growing rapidly, with exciting plans for further expansion. This is an opportunity to build a successful recruitment career while playing a key role in the next phase of growth within a high‑performing team.

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary: €34,000 (no degree), €35,000 (Bachelor’s), €37,000 (Bachelor’s + B2-level German)
• Uncapped commission structure: OTE Year 1: €50K–€55K, Year 2: €70K–€80K, Year 3: €90K–€100K
• Comprehensive training: Structured onboarding, classroom sessions, deskside coaching, and 1:1 mentoring
• Clear career progression: Promotions based on performance, not tenure
• Culture & incentives: Monthly team socials, lunch clubs, and European travel incentives

Your Role

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for both clients and candidates: from taking job briefings to delivering interview feedback, ensuring a smooth and professional process.
• Proactively generate new business using a variety of sales and business development techniques to identify, engage, and win new clients with tailored recruitment solutions.
• Source, qualify, and present candidates to clients across the DACH region, ensuring a strong match for both technical and cultural requirements.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates within your specialist vertical market, fostering trust and repeat business.
• Work within established sectors such as Industrial Automation and Machinery Automation, while also identifying new market opportunities

What We’re Looking For

• Fluent English speaker (essential – our Cologne office operates in English)
• German language skills are a plus (as we recruit across Germany), but not essential
• No recruitment experience required – full training provided
• Strong communicator with a proactive, sales-oriented mindset
• Ambitious, resilient, and eager to learn
• Goal-oriented and motivated by success
• Must have the right to work in Germany (we cannot provide visa sponsorship for non-EU citizens)
• Based in Cologne or planning to relocate (within 40 minutes of Central Cologne)

Ready to apply?

Apply today and join our growing international team in Cologne!

(Also hiring in Munich, Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester, London, Birmingham, Cardiff)

Job Types: Full-time, Commission

Pay: 34.000,00€ - 37.000,00€ per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• 50667 Köln: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
• Are you legally authorized to work in Germany?

Work Location: In person