What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Recruiter position at Phaidon International?
Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant
Start Date: 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!
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000
