Recruitment Consultant

HireIQ; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Recruitment Consultant focused on the U.S. market, particularly New York. The role offers competitive base salary plus uncapped commission, with opportunities for career progression. Ideal candidates come from various sales backgrounds and demonstrate strong sales skills, communication, and a desire for success. The position provides extensive training and a dynamic team culture.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Clear career progression

International travel opportunities

Fun team culture

Parking

Paid Holidays

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new client accounts in the New York market.
• Use headhunting, networking, and social media to identify top talent.
• Pitch recruitment solutions, negotiate terms, and close deals.
• Develop long-term partnerships with decision-makers.
• Stay updated on industry trends and talent insights.

Skills

Sales Grit & Stamina

Phone Confidence

Results Orientation

Communication Skills

Ambition

Job description

Overview

Recruitment Consultant – NEW YORK MARKET

Location: Belfast-based with a focus on the U.S. market (New York)
OTE Salary: Competitive base + uncapped commission (expected to earn 40k - 60k first year)

The Opportunity

As a Recruitment Consultant, you will partner with premium U.S. clients to source exceptional talent and build lasting business relationships. You’ll work B2B, driving revenue through smart business development and candidate engagement. This is a career-making opportunity to establish yourself in a lucrative market while enjoying all the benefits of working with an ambitious, supportive team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Business Development: Proactively identify and win new client accounts in the New York market.
• Candidate Sourcing: Use a mix of headhunting, networking, job boards, and social media to identify top talent.
• Sales & Negotiation: Pitch recruitment solutions, negotiate terms, and close deals with both clients and candidates.
• Relationship Building: Develop long-term partnerships with decision-makers and key stakeholders.
• Market Expertise: Stay on top of industry trends, competitor activity, and talent insights to provide consultative advice.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from all sales backgrounds—whether you come from B2B sales, telesales, real estate, media sales, retail management, or any target-driven role, we want to hear from you if you have:

• Sales Grit & Stamina: Resilience, tenacity, and a competitive drive to succeed in a fast-paced environment.
• Phone Confidence: Comfortable with high levels of outbound calls, pitching, and relationship building.
• Results Orientation: Target-driven with a strong desire to exceed goals and maximise earnings.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Ambition: A hunger to build a career in recruitment and thrive in a global, high-growth market.

Why Join Our New York Team?

• Fast-Growing Market: Be part of a desk that has already seen incredible success and continues to expand.
• Big Commission Opportunities: Generous, uncapped earnings with a clear pathway to six-figure income.
• Premium Client Base: Work with exciting, high-profile U.S. companies and candidates.
• Career-Defining Role: Gain exposure to one of the world’s most competitive markets and build your personal brand.
• New hours: Later daily start to align with U.S. time zones, plus the same early Friday finish enjoyed by our UK & Ireland teams.
• Training & Development: World-class recruitment and sales training to help you excel.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission (no threshold).
• Clear career progression with opportunities to move into senior and management roles.
• International travel and networking opportunities.
• Fun, collaborative team culture with regular incentives and social events.

How to Apply

If you have the sales mindset, resilience, and ambition to succeed in a competitive, high-reward environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV to Sasha, or contact us directly for a confidential chat.

Additional Skills

• Candidate Screening
• Headhunting
• Candidate Generation
• Candidate Management
• Recruitment Training
• Telephone interviewing

Benefits

• Parking
• Paid Holidays