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Entry Level Recruitment Consultant - January Start

Phaidon International7 months ago
New York, New York, United States
On-site
Full-time
Beginner Level (< 1 year)
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Job Description

Position Overview

Recruitment Consultant | Entry Level – January Start

Location:

New York City Metropolitan Area
Compensation: $55,000 base salary + uncapped commission (expected 1st year OTE of $75-85k).

Our team in New York is growing! Join our renowned brands – Selby Jennings, EPM Scientific, Larson Maddox, DSJ Global, and Glocomms – as part of Phaidon International. Established in 2004 in London and now the 6th largest recruitment firm in the US, our flagship New York office specializes in high-level positions with niche expertise, offering value to both clients and candidates.

Key Responsibilities

  • Initiate business development by reaching out (phone, email, messenger) to potential clients to establish relationships and win new business.
  • Pitch and negotiate service agreements with key stakeholders and maintain existing client relationships with regular updates.
  • Identify and qualify client hiring needs to understand roles, company goals, and necessary experience.
  • Source candidates by headhunting top talent across mid-to-senior and executive levels and networking with both active and passive talent.
  • Engage in cold calling, messaging, and emailing to build and maintain a strong pipeline of candidates.
  • Manage the recruitment process including introducing candidates to clients, coordinating interviews, and facilitating feedback exchanges.
  • Negotiate and deliver offers to candidates and provide post-placement care to ensure long-term fit.

Required Qualifications

  • A driven, curious, and resilient personality with a strong sense of purpose.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Willingness to learn, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced recruitment environment.

Benefits & Perks

  • Compensation: $55,000 base salary with uncapped commission earning potential (1st year OTE around $75-85k).
  • Benefits: Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with company match, comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits.
  • 20+ days of PTO (with separate sick time, PTO, and holidays) and a robust training program tailored for recruiters.
  • Incentives such as quarterly Lunch Clubs, weekly happy hours, paid company vacations to destinations including Ibiza, Punta Cana, and Cancun, plus luxury rewards for top performers.
  • Extra perks include a 3 pm finish on Fridays, discounted pet insurance, and a ½ day off on your birthday.
  • Merit-based career progression with opportunities for management roles or to excel as an individual contributor.

Required Skills

Networking
Candidate Sourcing
Communication
Relationship Building
Business Development
Cold Calling
Process Management
Negotiation