Entry Level Recruitment Consultant | January Start

Lumicity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

15 PTO days

10 paid holidays

Annual incentive trips

Mentorship and training

Team events

Job summary

Lumicity in Chicago, IL is seeking a Recruitment Consultant to run your own book of business within a larger team. You will build relationships with clients and candidates, manage the full recruitment process, and develop commercial and interpersonal skills.

No prior recruiting or sales experience required; training, mentorship, and clear promotional tracks are provided. Expect a performance-driven culture with uncapped commissions and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with business leaders to understand staffing needs and become a trusted partner.
• Advise on strategy and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Negotiate deals and place candidates into opportunities.
• Build and maintain a network of professionals within your market.
• Source, qualify, and interview candidates to assess fit and motivation.
• Monitor activity, placements, and revenue to maximize results and earnings.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-starter

Organized

Goal oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree (any discipline)

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL | Full-Time | Onsite

Start Date: January 25, 2027

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for competitive student-athletes or similarly minded graduates looking to build a career in sales, recruiting, and business development.

We have a history of student-athletes performing very well here and growing in the company. The discipline and drive from being a student-athlete translate very well to a fast-paced, performance-driven environment. Whether you're a student-athlete or not, feel free to apply if this the type or role you excel in.

As a Recruitment Consultant, you’ll be given the keys to run your own business within a business. You’ll act as both a market expert and career advisor, building lasting partnerships with clients and candidates in your niche market. We will train you to manage the full recruitment process, developing commercial and interpersonal skills that create long-term success in business.

What We Offer

• $40,000 base salary + competitive uncapped commission structure
• $70,000-$85,000+ OTE for first year consultants
• $120,000+ OTE for second year consultants
• Clear, performance-based progression: transparent promotion criteria and compensation steps at every level
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from leaders who all began as entry-level consultants and our award-winning Learning & Development team.
• 15 PTO days + 10 paid holidays (earn +5 days at Senior Consultant level)
• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Monthly lunch outings for top performers
• Annual incentive trips to destinations such as Cabo & Tulum
• Regular office events, team socials, and recognition awards

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Business Development

• Create and foster relationships with business leaders to understand their needs and become a trusted partner for their staffing needs
• Advise on strategy, and deliver tailored recruitment solutions.
• Negotiate deals and place candidates into exciting opportunities

Sourcing Candidates

• Build and maintain a network of specialized professionals within your technical market. (You do not need prior expertise in any fields; we will train you)
• Source, qualify, and interview candidates to assess skills, motivations, and fit.

Running Your Own Book of Business

• Monitor activity, placements, and revenue performance to maximize results and earnings.
• Collaborate with your team to achieve team goals and celebrate shared success.
• Drive your own progression and success – the more you put in, the more you get out

Who You Are

We believe in hiring for potential, not just experience. We care more about character than credentials. You don’t need a background in recruiting or sales, just the right attitude. Every leader at Lumicity started in this exact role, so if you’re looking for a career with mentorship, upward mobility, and clear financial reward, this is it.

• A self-starter with a proactive and resourceful mindset
• Organized, dependable, and skilled at managing multiple priorities
• An excellent communicator who builds rapport easily
• Proven track record of achievement - academic, athletic, professional, or personal
• Strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, and goal orientation
• Driven by performance metrics, competition, and financial reward
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) or equivalent experience preferred but not required

About Lumicity

Lumicity is a high-performance recruiting firm within the G2V Group, specializing in connecting exceptional talent with innovative companies in Technology, Aerospace, Engineering, Life Sciences, Construction, and Energy markets. Our culture is built on drive, accountability, and collaboration, where success is earned through measurable impact and a performance-first mindset.

Lumicity | US Staffing Company - Engineering, Tech, Clean Energy, Life Sciences & Semiconductors

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