Entry Level Recruiter | May Start

Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Location: Chicago, IL (On-site)

Compensation: $45,000 uncapped commission from day 1 ($75-90k 1st year OTE)

Upcoming start dates: May 4, 2026

Our team in Chicago is growing and looking for an entry level Recruitment Consultants to join our Selby Jennings, Larson Maddox, DSJ Global & EPM Scientific brands.

Phaidon International started as a 7-person team in London in 2004. Since then, we've consistently been one of the fastest growing recruitment firms and are now located in 14 cities, in 3 continents. We focus on high-level positions by specializing our consultants into specific niches and territories to develop a true expertise in their field - providing insights and value to both clients and candidates.

What does a Recruitment Consultant do at Phaidon International?

You will develop your network, maintain and nurture relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by doing these core recruitment functions:

Business Development

• Engage with potential and existing clients to build relationships, identify hiring needs, and secure new business opportunities
• Negotiate service agreements and keep clients informed throughout the recruitment process to ensure effective collaboration.

Candidate Sourcing

• Identify and engage top mid-to-senior and executive level candidates within your specialist niche through headhunting, cold calling, networking and messaging.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both active and passive talent to ensure a steady pipeline of high-quality candidates.

Process Management

• Manage the recruitment process by introducing candidates to clients, coordinating interviews, exchanging feedback, and negotiating offers.
• Provide post-placement support by maintaining contact with placed candidates to ensure long-term success.

What are we looking for?

Motivation & Mindset

• Genuine drive to build a sales career-especially in phone-based roles-matched by curiosity, ambition, and readiness to thrive in a fast-moving, challenging environment.

Communication Skills

• Demonstrates confident, adaptable, and succinct verbal communication tailored to clients and candidates.

Professionalism

• Demonstrates consistently reliable behaviors, including preparedness, follow-through, and respect for others, alongside professional phone etiquette-such as promptness, clarity, and appropriate greetings-and exhibits self-awareness and mature communication even under pressure.

Experience & Qualifications

• A strong work ethic, demonstrated through academic studies, internships, part-time jobs, or early career positions, is essential. Candidates should show clear evidence of commitment, initiative, or progression in their previous endeavors. Applicants are expected to hold a university degree (2.2 or above) or possess relevant work experience, typically amounting to two years in a sales environment.

What Phaidon International can offer you:

• $45,000 Base salary uncapped commission
• Training: You will be developed through our 12-month Academy Program to focus on key milestones to reach to set you up for success.
• Growth: Access to further sales training, international opportunities, management and leadership development.
• Benefits: 20 days of PTO 5 sick days, Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical, Dental and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, and Commuter Benefits
• Recognition based awards: Quarterly 'Lunch Clubs' - a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, paid company incentive trips.

The application process:

• The relentless demand for our services means we are always seeking talented individuals to join us. Successful applicants are invited to complete our virtual pre-screen. Upon passing the pre-screen, applicants will have an initial interview with our talent team followed by an in-person interview at our Chicago office.