What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry- Level Recruitment Consultant position at Phaidon International?
Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant
Start Date: February 23rd, 2026
Location: Marina Del Rey - Los Angeles, CA
Compensation: $50,000 base salary uncapped commission
(Average 1st Year OTE: $75-85k)
About Phaidon International:
Phaidon International began as a 7-person startup in London in 2004 and has grown into the 4th largest direct-hire firm in the U.S., with a global presence and a strong reputation for delivering talent solutions across specialized markets.
Our Los Angeles office is a key driver of our U.S expansion, setting new benchmarks in performance and growth. Here, you'll be part of a dynamic team and join one of our 5 specialist brands: Selby Jennings, LVI Associates, DSJ Global, EPM Scientific, or Larson Maddox- each focused on solving critical hiring challenges in their industries.
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
Salary : $75,000 - $85,000