Sales Consultant

About the role

Phaidon International is a multi-award-winning talent partner, recognized for service and growth. Backed by private equity, we're now entering our most ambitious chapter yet. We are smart, driven people, with world-class training, and a relentless focus on specialist markets where the demand for great talent never slows down. You'll join one of our six industry-leading brands who operate in some of the most exciting and high-growth industries in the world. Here you'll build 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 proactive outreach, build relationships, and develop a pipeline of exceptional talent.
• End‑to‑End Process Management: Own the full recruitment cycle, from introductions and interviews through to offer negotiation and post‑placement support.
• Embrace Technology and Data: Use best‑in‑class tools and data to identify opportunities, track market trends, and sharpen outreach while leveraging your expertise and relationships.

Requirements

You don't necessarily need recruitment experience, but you do need the right mindset:

• Ambition: desire to build something, earn well, and grow fast
• Communication: confident, clear, and able to adapt your style
• Professionalism: show up prepared, follow through, and carry yourself with maturity
• Work ethic: demonstrated through sport, part‑time work, internships, or academics
• Education: Bachelor's degree (or 2+ years' experience in a sales environment)

Skills

Key competencies for success include resilience, proactive outreach, relationship building, negotiation, and data‑driven decision making.

Benefits

• Uncapped commission
• Award‑winning internal training
• Leading healthcare benefits
• Invaluable access to major clients from day one, with lifelong network opportunities
• Investment in technology that amplifies your effectiveness
• Environment focused on continual improvement and evolution of your delivery
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues who want to pass on their knowledge
• Commercial model that rewards performance regardless of role
• Physical environment designed for high performance, where being present around the right people accelerates results

Pay

Compensation includes uncapped commission (base salary not specified).

Schedule

Full‑time position.