Recruitment Consultant

Entry Level Recruitment Consultant, AI & Data

New York City (on-site)

$65,000 base salary depending on experience uncapped commission bonuses benefits

OTE: $75,000–$100,000 in year one, with potential to reach $150,000 as you progress

Looking for an exciting career with uncapped earning potential, rapid progression, and the opportunity to build expertise in one of the fastest-growing markets in the world?

People In AI is a specialist recruitment agency based in New York City, focused on AI and data hiring across North America. We partner with companies building at the forefront of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, engineering, infrastructure, and product.

We are looking for ambitious, driven individuals to join our team as Entry Level Recruitment Consultants.

No recruitment experience is needed. We provide full training and will teach you everything you need to know about recruitment, sales, business development, candidate sourcing, and the AI/data market. What matters most is your drive, energy, resilience, communication skills, and desire to succeed.

This is a sales-focused role with clear targets, uncapped commission, and significant career progression for high performers.

The Role

You will be a full-desk, 360 recruiter, meaning you will take ownership of the entire recruitment life cycle from start to finish.

You will spend part of your time building relationships with new clients through outbound sales, cold calling, market mapping, and business development. You will also source, screen, and manage candidates for specialist roles across AI, machine learning, data science, engineering, and related technical markets.

You will work closely with both clients and candidates, helping companies hire exceptional talent while supporting candidates through important career moves.

This is a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You can expect to face rejection, especially when cold calling and developing new business, so resilience, consistency, and motivation are essential.

What You’ll Do

• Build new client relationships through outbound sales, cold calling, networking, and business development
• Pitch People In AI’s services to hiring managers and talent leaders across AI and data-driven companies
• Source, qualify, and manage candidates for specialist technical roles
• Manage the recruitment process from first conversation through interview, offer, and placement
• Develop deep market knowledge across AI, machine learning, data, engineering, and emerging technology
• Work toward clear KPIs and revenue targets
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates
• Collaborate with a high-performing team in a dynamic NYC office environment

What You’ll Bring

• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking with new people
• A competitive mindset and genuine interest in sales, recruitment, or business development
• Drive, energy, resilience, and a strong work ethic
• Motivation to learn, improve, and progress quickly
• Ability to handle rejection and stay consistent in a target-driven environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute to a high-performing team
• Evidence of high achievement, whether through academics, athletics, previous work experience, leadership roles, entrepreneurship, or extracurricular commitments

We are particularly interested in people who have demonstrated discipline, competitiveness, and resilience — whether that is through being a student athlete, achieving strong academic results, balancing work alongside studies, competing at a high level, or consistently pushing themselves outside their comfort zone.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. You do not need prior recruitment experience to succeed here.

What We Offer

• $65,000 base salary depending on experience
• Uncapped commission structure
• Year-one OTE of $75,000–$100,000
• Potential to earn $150,000 as you progress
• Bonuses and benefits
• Comprehensive training covering recruitment, sales, AI/data markets, business development, candidate management, and closing
• Clear progression path based on performance
• Collaborative, ambitious, and sociable team culture
• Incentives for top performers, including lunches at top restaurants and annual winners’ trips
• Opportunity to build a career in one of the most exciting areas of technology

Our Culture

At People In AI, we believe recruitment is a people business.

We are building a team of ambitious, motivated, and collaborative individuals who want to grow, perform, and succeed together. Our environment is fast-paced, supportive, and energetic. You will be surrounded by people who are serious about doing great work, learning quickly, and celebrating wins along the way.

Our managers are hands-on and invested in your development. You will receive the training, guidance, and support needed to build your skills, grow your confidence, and progress in your career.

Why Join People In AI?

AI and data are transforming every industry, and the demand for exceptional talent has never been higher. As a Recruitment Consultant at People In AI, you will build expertise in a high-growth market while developing valuable commercial skills in sales, negotiation, relationship management, and talent advisory.

This is a role for someone who wants more than just a job. It is an opportunity to build a fast-paced, high-earning career where your effort, consistency, and performance directly shape your progression.

About People In AI

People In AI is a specialist staffing agency focused on AI and data recruitment across North America. We help innovative companies hire exceptional talent across machine learning, data science, engineering, infrastructure, product, and leadership roles.

Our team combines deep market knowledge with a relationship-led approach to deliver outstanding outcomes for both clients and candidates.

If you are ambitious, resilient, competitive, and excited by the idea of building a career in recruitment, we would love to hear from you.