Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant

Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant 

Upcoming Start Dates: July 14th or August 25th 

Location: Chicago, IL - The Loop

Compensation: $45,000 base salary + uncapped commission (1st year OTE: $75-85k)

About Us

Our Chicago team is growing! We're looking for 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. Throughout the interview process, you'll be matched with one of the teams above.

Founded in 2004 as a 7-person startup in London, Phaidon has grown into the 6th largest direct hire recruitment firm in the U.S. We specialize in high-level placements by training our consultants in niche markets and territories- empowering them to become true experts who bring real value to clients and candidates.

At Phaidon International, we believe anyone who joins our team can make a real impact from day one- on our company, clients, candidates, and their own career. We're looking for individuals with a strong sense of purpose who are ready to grow with us.

What does a Recruitment Consultant at Phaidon International do?

You'll develop your network, maintain long-term partnerships, 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 Phaidon International can offer you:

• Merit-Based Career Progression: Opportunities to excel as an individual contributor or take on leadership responsibilities on the management track
• Training: A training program made for recruiters, by recruiters- paid training, at all levels
• Benefits: 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision insurance, pet insurance, FSA, commuter benefits, 20 vacation days (not including sick leave + holidays)
• Perks: Wellhub subscription, 3pm finish on Fridays, 1/2 day on your birthday

Applicants are reviewed in real time, so apply today!