Recruitment Consultant
Location: Chicago, IL - The Loop
Compensation: $45,000 + uncapped commission (1st year OTE: $75-85k)
About Us:
Our Chicago team is growing! We're hiring driven, curious, and resilient individuals to join us as Entry-Level Recruitment Consultants across our specialist brands: Selby Jennings, EPM Scientific, Larson Maddox, and DSJ Global. During the interview process, you'll be matched with the team that best fits your strengths and interests.
Founded in 2004 as a 7-person startup in London, Phaidon International is now the 6th largest direct hire firm in the U.S. We train our consultants to become true experts in niche markets, enabling them to deliver real value to clients and candidates alike. At Phaidon, you'll make an impact from day one- on your team, your clients, your candidates, and your career.
What You'll Do:
You will develop your network, maintain non-transactional relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by doing these core recruitment functions:
Business Development
- Reaching out to potential clients to establish a relationship, network, and win new business
- Pitching and negotiating service agreements with key stakeholders for potential clients
- Understanding client hiring needs, the goals of the company, and necessary skills and experience
Candidate Sourcing
- Headhunting mid to senior level candidates within your assigned niche and territory
- Cold calling active and passive candidates to maintain a pipeline, network, and understand long-term career goals
- Posting job adverts, calling applicants, and pitching the job opportunity to candidates
Process Management
- Coordinate and schedule interviews, supporting both parties throughout the process
- Negotiate and deliver the offer to the candidate
- Post Placement Care: Keep in touch with the client and the candidate after their start date to ensure a smooth transition and ensure a long-term fit
What We Offer:
- Competitive Commission Structure: Unlimited earning potential- the more candidates you place, the more money you make
- Career Growth: Merit-based promotions available for both individual contributor and management tracks
- Training: Award-winning training program made for recruiters, by recruiters + continuous professional development training for all levels of the business
- Benefits: 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision insurance, pet insurance, FSA account, and commuter benefits
- Perks: 3pm finish on Fridays year round, quarterly lunch clubs, all-expenses-paid trips, gym discounts, and a half day on your birthday
Applications are reviewed in real time, so apply today!
