Entry Level Recruitment Consultant | August Start

About the Role

Phaidon International is a multi-award-winning talent partner, recognized for service and growth. Backed by private equity, we're entering our most ambitious chapter yet. You'll join one of our six industry-leading brands operating in high-growth industries, building deep expertise in your niche to become a true market authority.

Responsibilities

• Client Development: Build and manage relationships with hiring managers and business leaders across your specialist sector, from Fortune 500 giants to fast-growing start-ups. Negotiate agreements, understand talent needs, and become their go-to talent partner.
• Candidate Engagement: Identify and headhunt top mid-to-senior and executive-level professionals. Make connections and build a pipeline of exceptional talent through proactive outreach and genuine relationship-building.
• End-to-End Process Management: Own the full recruitment cycle, from introductions and interviews through to offer negotiation and post-placement support. Be the trusted person both sides rely on.
• Embrace Technology and Data: Use best-in-class tools and data to identify opportunities, track market trends, and sharpen outreach. Leverage technology to supercharge your expertise and relationships.

Requirements

• Ambition: You want to build something, earn well, and grow fast.
• Communication: You're confident, clear, and adapt your style effectively.
• Professionalism: You show up prepared, follow through, and carry yourself with maturity.
• Work Ethic: You've demonstrated what you're made of through sport, part-time work, internships, or academics.
• Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of experience in a sales or client-facing role.

Expectations

• Show Up and Deliver, Consistently: Success in recruitment is built on activity—making calls, having conversations, and putting in the work daily. Performance is tracked to support your growth.
• Own Your Results: Take responsibility for your desk, relationships, and outcomes. Raise issues, learn from them, and come back stronger.
• Be Resilient: Recruitment is unpredictable. Deals fall through, candidates change their minds, and clients go quiet. Resilience is key to thriving in this career.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission.
• Award-winning internal training.
• Leading healthcare benefits.
• Invaluable access to major clients from day one, building a lifelong network.
• Investment in technology to amplify your capabilities and competitiveness.
• An environment designed to help you evolve and improve continuously.
• Learning from experienced professionals who have built serious careers.
• A commercial model that rewards performance regardless of role.
• A high-performance physical environment where collaboration accelerates success.