Junior Recruiter

Kaye/Bassman International; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top performers access

Entrepreneurial culture

High earnings potential

Competitive pay

Career growth

Industry training

Supportive team

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Kaye/Bassman International (KBIC) is seeking ambitious, early-career professionals to build a high-income, long-term recruiting career in Solon, OH. No recruiting experience is required; grit, coachability, resilience, and a win-oriented mindset are valued.

You will learn executive search methodologies, interview and assess candidates, and expand your professional network while joining a collaborative, performance-driven team in a company with strong earning potential and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competitive mindset and high level of personal accountability.
• Resilience and ability to handle rejection.
• Professional presence and maturity.
• Desire to build a long-term, performance-based career.
• Willingness to work onsite and immerse yourself in a collaborative team environment in Solon, OH.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage top talent across pharmaceutical, biotech, and life sciences industries.
• Build relationships with candidates through outreach, networking, and ongoing engagement.
• Learn executive search and recruiting methodologies through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience.
• Interview and assess candidates while supporting searches for leading life sciences organizations.
• Expand your professional network by engaging with industry leaders, executives, and emerging talent.

Skills

Grit

Coachability

Resilience

Desire to win

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Launch a Career Where Performance Drives Your Income!

Our Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Practice is growing, and we're looking for ambitious, competitive, early-career professionals who want to build a high-income, long-term career in recruiting.

You do not need recruiting experience. We are looking for people with grit, coachability, resilience, and the desire to win.

What You'll Do

• Identify and engage top talent across the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life sciences industries.
• Build relationships with candidates through outreach, networking, and ongoing engagement.
• Learn executive search and recruiting methodologies through hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world experience.
• Interview and assess candidates while supporting searches for leading life sciences organizations.
• Expand your professional network by engaging with industry leaders, executives, and emerging talent.

Why Start Your Career with KBIC?

• Direct Access to Top Performers: Learn from experienced recruiters and industry experts who are leaders in executive search.
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Thrive in a performance-driven environment that rewards initiative, ownership, and results.
• Strong Earning Potential: Build a rewarding career with the opportunity to achieve six-figure earnings in a growing industry.
• Competitive Compensation: Earn a base salary plus a commission structure designed to reward performance and long-term success.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Benefit from a clear path for advancement, increased responsibility, and ongoing professional development.
• Industry-Leading Training: Master proven executive recruiting methodologies through hands-on mentorship, coaching, and structured training programs.
• Supportive Team Environment: Join a collaborative culture that values accountability, flexibility, and excellence. We trust our team members to manage their schedules while delivering exceptional results.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous PTO, a robust benefits package, performance incentives, and team celebrations throughout the year.

Who Thrives Here?

• Collegiate or competitive athletics
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car or similar management trainee programs
• B2B sales, inside sales, or cold-calling environments
• Customer-facing leadership roles
• Team-oriented environments that required discipline and accountability

We're less concerned about your background and more interested in your drive, communication skills, and willingness to learn!

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Competitive mindset and high level of personal accountability
• Resilience and ability to handle rejection
• Professional presence and maturity
• Desire to build a long-term, performance-based career
• Willingness to work onsite and immerse yourself in a collaborative team environment in Solon, OH

About KBIC: For more than 40 years, Kaye/Bassman has helped organizations hire transformative talent. As part of the Starfish Partners family of companies, KBIC benefits from the resources, collaboration, and support of a broader network of specialized executive search firms. Our Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Practice partners with innovative companies across drug development, clinical research, manufacturing, commercial operations, and executive leadership.

Learn more about our Family of Companies here!