Sales/Recruitment Consultant

Phaidon International is a multi-award-winning talent partner seeking a Sales/Recruitment Consultant to join their team for a winter start in Chicago, IL - Loop.

About the Role

This role offers the opportunity to start a career where you will build deep expertise in a specialist market and become a true market authority. You will join one of their six industry-leading brands operating in exciting and high-growth industries.

What You'll Be Doing

• Client Development: Build and manage relationships with hiring managers and business leaders across your specialist sector. Negotiate agreements and understand their talent needs.
• Candidate Engagement: Identify and headhunt top mid-to-senior and executive-level professionals. Build a pipeline of exceptional talent through proactive outreach and relationship-building.
• End-to-End Process Management: Own the full recruitment cycle, from introductions and interviews through to offer negotiation and post-placement support.
• Embrace Technology and Data: Utilize best-in-class tools and data to identify opportunities, track market trends, and sharpen outreach.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• No specific recruitment experience is strictly required, but a strong mindset is essential.
• Ambition: Desire to build something, earn well, and grow fast.
• Communication: Confidence, clarity, and adaptability in communication style.
• Professionalism: Preparedness, follow-through, and maturity.
• Work Ethic: Demonstrated commitment through sport, part-time work, internships, or academics.
• Technology and Data: Embrace and utilize tools to work smarter and move faster.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor's Degree or above.

What We Expect

• Show Up and Deliver, Consistently: Put in the work daily, including making calls and having conversations.
• Own Your Results: Take responsibility for your desk, relationships, and outcomes. Raise issues, learn, and improve.
• Be Resilient: Navigate unpredictability in the people business, stay focused, and keep moving forward.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $45,000 + uncapped commission from day 1.
• First Year OTE: $70k-80k.
• Benefits: Uncapped commission, award-winning internal training, leading healthcare benefits.
• Opportunity: Invaluable access to major clients from day one, leading to lifelong networks. Investment in technology to amplify capabilities. An environment built for continuous improvement and learning from experienced professionals. A commercial model that rewards performance. A physical environment designed for high performance.