Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

Compensation: $45,000 + uncapped commission from day 1 ($75-90k 1st year OTE)

Upcoming start dates: May 4, 2026

Our team in Chicago is growing and looking for an entry level Recruitment Consultants to join our Selby Jennings, Larson Maddox, DSJ Global & EPM Scientific brands.

Phaidon International started as a 7-person team in London in 2004. Since then, we've consistently been one of the fastest growing recruitment firms and are now located in 14 cities, in 3 continents. We focus on high-level positions by specializing our consultants into specific niches and territories to develop a true expertise in their field - providing insights and value to both clients and candidates.

What does a Recruitment Consultant do at Phaidon International?

You will develop your network, maintain and nurture relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by doing these core recruitment functions:

Business Development

Engage with potential and existing clients to build relationships, identify hiring needs, and secure new business opportunities
Negotiate service agreements and keep clients informed throughout the recruitment process to ensure effective collaboration.

Candidate Sourcing

Identify and engage top mid-to-senior and executive level candidates within your specialist niche through headhunting, cold calling, networking and messaging.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with both active and passive talent to ensure a steady pipeline of high-quality candidates.

Process Management

Manage the recruitment process by introducing candidates to clients, coordinating interviews, exchanging feedback, and negotiating offers.
Provide post-placement support by maintaining contact with placed candidates to ensure long-term success.

What are we looking for?

Motivation & Mindset

Genuine drive to build a sales career-especially in phone-based roles-matched by curiosity, ambition, and readiness to thrive in a fast-moving, challenging environment.

Communication Skills

Demonstrates confident, adaptable, and succinct verbal communication tailored to clients and candidates.

Professionalism

Demonstrates consistently reliable behaviors, including preparedness, follow-through, and respect for others, alongside professional phone etiquette-such as promptness, clarity, and appropriate greetings-and exhibits self-awareness and mature communication even under pressure.

Experience & Qualifications

A strong work ethic, demonstrated through academic studies, internships, part-time jobs, or early career positions, is essential. Candidates should show clear evidence of commitment, initiative, or progression in their previous endeavors. Applicants are expected to hold a university degree or possess relevant work experience, typically amounting to two years in a sales environment.

What Phaidon International can offer you:

$45,000 Base salary + uncapped commission
Training: You will be developed through our 12-month Academy Program to focus on key milestones to reach to set you up for success.
Growth: Access to further sales training, international opportunities, management and leadership development.
Benefits: 20 days of PTO + 5 sick days, Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical, Dental and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits
Recognition based awards: Quarterly 'Lunch Clubs' - a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, paid company incentive trips.

The application process:

The relentless demand for our services means we are always seeking talented individuals to join us. Successful applicants are invited to complete our virtual pre-screen. Upon passing the pre-screen, applicants will have an initial interview with our talent team followed by an in-person interview at our Chicago office.