Recruitment Consultant

About the role

At Phaidon International, you will be matched to a sub-team within one of our specialized brands during the interview process. You will develop your network, maintain non-transactional relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by performing core recruitment functions including business development, candidate sourcing, and process management.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to potential clients to establish a relationship, network, and win new business.
• Pitch and negotiate service agreements with key stakeholders for potential clients.
• Maintain existing client relationships and update them throughout ongoing searches.
• Pull and qualify client hiring needs to understand the role, goals of the company, and necessary experience.
• Headhunt top talent (mid-to-senior and executive level candidates) within your assigned niche and territory.
• Network with passive/inactive talent and cold call active and passive candidates for rapport building, market intel, and motivations.
• Messsage, email, and cold call candidates to maintain a pipeline of mid-to-senior level candidates within your specialized niche.
• Introduce candidates to clients and coordinate the interview process, exchanging feedback between candidate and client.
• Negotiate and deliver the offer to the candidate.
• Provide post-placement care: keep in touch with the candidate after their start to ensure a long-term fit.

Requirements

We are seeking driven, curious, and resilient individuals with a sense of purpose to join our team. Successful candidates should have:

• A strong interest in recruitment and a passion for helping others succeed.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience in headhunting and/or client-facing roles.
• An understanding of the recruitment process and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for learning and professional growth.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
• At least 1-2 years of relevant experience in recruitment or a similar field.
• Proven success in headhunting and maintaining client relationships.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.

Skills

While not required, having the following skills would be beneficial:

• Knowledge of industry-specific terminology and trends.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Benefits

Phaidon International offers:

• Wellhub (Gympass)
• 401(k) plan with a company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision care
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter Benefits
• 20+ days of Paid Time Off (separate sick time, PTO, and holidays)

Pay

$47,500 base salary + uncapped commission from day 1 ($70k-80k 1st year OTE)

Schedule

Flexible schedule with a 3pm finish on Fridays