Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant | Entry Level•June start

Location:

Chicago, IL•

Loop Compensation:

$45,000 + uncapped commission from day 1 ($70k-80k 1st year OTE) Start Your Career Where it Counts Phaidon International is a multi-award-winning talent partner, recognised for service and growth. Backed by private equity, we're now entering our most ambitious chapter yet. We are smart, driven people, with world-class training, and a relentless focus on specialist markets where the demand for great talent never slows down. You'll join one of our six industry-leading brands who operate in some of the most exciting and high-growth industries in the world. Here you'll build deep expertise in your niche to become a true market expert! What You'll Be Doing Business Development Build relationships with hiring managers and business leaders across Fortune 500 companies and fast-growing startups Negotiate agreements, understand talent needs, and become a trusted go-to partner Candidate Engagement Headhunt and engage mid-to-senior and executive-level talent within your assigned niche, including building relationships with both active and passive candidates Use cold calling, messaging, and networking to build rapport, gather market insights, and maintain a strong, specialized candidate pipeline End to End Process Management Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from initial introductions and interviews through offer negotiation and post-placement support Act as the trusted partner for both clients and candidates, ensuring a smooth and successful hiring process Embrace Technology and Data Leverage best-in-class tools and data to indentify opportunities, track market trends, and optimize your outreacg Combine technology with expertise and relationships to deliver results

What We're Looking For Bachelor's Degree Ambition:

You want to build something, earn well, and grow fast

Communication:

You're confident, clear, and know how to adapt your style

Professionalism:

You show up prepared, follow through, and carry yourself with mat Work ethic: Whether it's sport, part-time work, internships or academics, you've shown what you're made of What Phaidon International can offer you: Base salary + uncapped commission Merit based career progression•opportunities to step into management or excel as an individual contributor.

Training:

A training program made for recruiters, by recruiters•paid training, at all levels.

Benefits:

Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical, Dental and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits and 20+ days of PTO (separate sick time, PTO, and holidays)!

Incentives:

Quarterly 'Lunch Clubs'•a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, weekly happy hours, paid company vacations and luxury incentives for top performers

Perks:

Work in the heart in the Loop, Network with senior clients and candidates, 3pm finish on Fridays, gym in the building, discounted pet insurance and a ½ day on your birthday Applications are reviewed in real time, so apply today!