Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant
Start Date: February 23rd, 2026
Location: Chicago, IL – The Loop
Compensation: $45,000 base salary + uncapped commission
(Average 1st Year OTE: $75,000-85,000)
About Phaidon International:
Phaidon International started as a 7-person startup in London back in 2004. Today, we’re proud to be the 4th largest direct-hire firm in the U.S. Our consultants are trained to become true specialists in their markets, empowered with the tools and mentorship to make an impact from day one.
Our Chicago office plays a pivotal role in strengthening client relationships across the Midwest. Located near key production facilities and market hubs, our team is uniquely positioned to support clients in Financial Services, Legal & Regulatory, Life Sciences, and Supply Chain. As part of our team, you’ll specialize in one of these industries, developing deeper expertise and delivery tailored hiring solutions that address each sector’s critical talent needs.
Role of a Recruitment Consultant:
You will develop your network, maintain non-transactional relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by doing these core recruitment functions:
Business Development
- Outreach via phone, email, and messenger to build relationships, expand networks, and win new business opportunities
- Pitch and negotiate service agreements with key stakeholders to secure client partnerships
- Assess and qualify client hiring needs by understanding role requirements, company goals, and desired candidate experience
Candidate Sourcing
- Source and headhunt mid-to-senior level candidates within your specialized market
- Conduct cold calls to both active and passive candidates to build rapport, gather market intelligence, and understand career motivations
- Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates through consistent calling, emailing, and messaging
Process Management
- Introduce qualified candidates to clients and facilitate initial engagement
- Coordinate the interview process, ensuring timely feedback exchange between candidates and clients
- Lead offer negotiations and deliver final offers to candidates, followed by post-placement support by maintaining contact with placed candidates to ensure long-term success and fit
What Phaidon International Can Offer You:
- Competitive Commission Structure: Unlimited earning potential- the more candidates you place, the more money you make
- Career Growth: Merit-based promotions available for both individual contributor and management tracks
- Training: Award-winning training program made for recruiters, by recruiters + continuous upscaling training for all levels of the business
- Benefits: 401(k) match, medical/dental/vision insurance, pet insurance, FSA account, and commuter benefits
- Perks: 3pm finish on Fridays year round, quarterly lunch clubs, all-expenses-paid trips, employee stock ownership program, and a half day on your birthday
Applications are reviewed in real time, so apply today!