<p><strong>Title: Recruitment Consultant</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Chicago, IL (Onsite)</strong></p><p><strong>Salary: $45,000 base + Uncapped Commissions (year one OTE $75-80,000)</strong></p><p><strong>Upcoming start dates: April 6, 2026</strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What does a Recruitment Consultant do at Phaidon International?</strong></p><p>You will develop your network, maintain and nurture relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by doing these core recruitment functions:</p><p><strong>Business Development</strong></p><ul><li>Engage with potential and existing clients to build relationships, identify hiring needs, and secure new business opportunities</li><li>Negotiate service agreements and keep clients informed throughout the recruitment process to ensure effective collaboration.</li></ul><p><strong>Candidate Sourcing</strong></p><ul><li>Identify and engage top mid-to-senior and executive level candidates within your specialist niche through headhunting, cold calling, networking and messaging.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong relationships with both active and passive talent to ensure a steady pipeline of high-quality candidates.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Management</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the recruitment process by introducing candidates to clients, coordinating interviews, exchanging feedback, and negotiating offers.</li><li>Provide post-placement support by maintaining contact with placed candidates to ensure long-term success.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What are we looking for? </strong> </p><p><strong>Motivation & Mindset</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><p><strong>Communication Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Demonstrates confident, adaptable, and succinct verbal communication tailored to clients and candidates.</li></ul><p><strong>Professionalism</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul><p><strong>Experience & Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>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 or possess relevant work experience, typically amounting to two years in a sales environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What Phaidon International can offer you:</strong></p><ul><li>$45,000 Base salary + uncapped commission</li><li>Training: You will be developed through our 12-month Academy Program to focus on key milestones to reach to set you up for success.</li><li>Growth: Access to further sales training, international opportunities, management and leadership development.</li><li>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</li><li>Recognition based awards: Quarterly 'Lunch Clubs' - a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, paid company incentive trips.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>The application process:</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li></ul>