Entry Level Recruitment Consultant

Phaidon International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training program

401(k) with company match

20+ days of PTO

Quarterly lunch clubs

Happy hours

Discounted pet insurance

Half day on your birthday

Job summary

A global recruitment firm in New York is seeking an entry-level Recruitment Consultant to join their team. This role involves business development, candidate sourcing, and process management, offering a competitive salary of $55,000 plus uncapped commission, with expected OTE of $75k-$85k. The company provides paid training, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 401(k), and various incentives such as quarterly clubs and additional perks. Join a collaborative culture aimed at recruiting top talent.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for client and candidate interactions.
• Ability to develop a network within the recruitment niche.
• Proven capability in headhunting and sourcing talent.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to potential clients to establish relationships.
• Headhunt and qualify mid-to-senior candidates.
• Coordinate interview processes and negotiate offers.

Skills

Business Development

Candidate Sourcing

Process Management

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Job description

Talent Acquisition Manager - Early Talent | Actively Hiring Recruitment Consultants

Formal Title: Recruitment Consultant

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area

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

Start Date: January OR February 2026

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

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 and 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
• 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, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits and 20+ days of PTO!
• 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 Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Cancun
• Perks: 3 pm finish on Fridays year‑round, discounted pet insurance and a ½ day on your birthday to help celebrate you!

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Consulting