Entry Level Recruiter

Phaidon International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

401(k) match

Medical, Dental, and Vision care

20+ days of PTO

Luxury incentives for top performers

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in New York is seeking an entry-level Recruitment Consultant to join their growing team. The role involves business development, candidate sourcing, and process management. Successful candidates will enjoy a base salary of $55,000 plus uncapped commission, with the potential to earn $75k-$85k in the first year. The position includes a comprehensive training program, merit-based career progression, and extensive benefits such as medical care, 401(k), and generous PTO. The firm fosters a dynamic work environment aimed at individual growth and success.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suitable for driven and resilient individuals.
• Strong communication skills needed for networking and client relations.
• Ability to develop relationships and maintain client connections.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to potential clients to establish relationships.
• Headhunt top talent within specialized niches.
• Coordinate the interview process and manage client feedback.

Skills

Business Development

Candidate Sourcing

Process Management

Job description

Recruitment Consultant | Entry Level - January Start

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area

Compensation: $55,000 + uncapped commission from day 1 ($75-85k 1st year OTE)

Our team in New York is growing! We are looking for an entry level Recruitment Consultant to join our Selby Jennings, EPM Scientific, Larson Maddox, DSJ Global, and Glocomms brands.

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, currently the 4th largest in the US. 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. The New York office has consistently demonstrated exceptional growth and performance, making it the flagship location of the business.

What does a Recruitment Consultant do at Phaidon International?

Over the course of the interview process, you will be matched to a sub‑team within one of our specialized brands.

You will develop your network, maintain non‑transactional relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by doing these core recruitment functions:

Business Development

• Reaching out (phone, email, messenger) to potential clients to establish a relationship, network, and win new business
• Pitching and negotiating service agreements with key stakeholders for potential clients
• Maintaining existing client relationships and updating them throughout ongoing searches
• Pulling and qualifying client hiring needs to understand the role, goals of the company, and necessary experience

Candidate Sourcing

• Headhunting top talent (mid‑to‑senior and executive level candidates) within your assigned niche and territory
• Networking with passive/inactive talent
• Cold calling active and passive candidates for rapport building, market intel, motivations
• Messaging, emailing, and cold calling candidates to maintain a pipeline of mid‑to‑senior level candidates within your specialized niche

Process Management

• Introduce candidates to clients
• Coordinate interview process, exchanging feedback between candidate and client
• Negotiate and deliver the offer to the candidate
• Post placement care: Keep in touch with the candidate after their start to ensure a long‑term fit

What Phaidon International can offer you:

• Base salary + uncapped commission
• Merit based career progression – opportunities to step into management or excel as an individual contributor.
• Training: A training program made for recruiters, by recruiters – paid training, at all levels.
• Benefits: Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical, Dental and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits and 20+ days of PTO (separate sick time, PTO, and holidays).
• Incentives: Quarterly 'Lunch Clubs' – a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, weekly happy hours, paid company vacations with destinations such as Ibiza, Punta Cana, and Cancun, and luxury incentives for top performers.
• Perks: 3 pm finish on Fridays, discounted pet insurance and a ½ day on your birthday

We are looking for driven, curious, and resilient people with a sense of purpose to join our team and grow with us. Anybody that joins our business can make a real difference to our company, clients and their own careers from day one.

Applications are reviewed in real time, so apply today!