Sales and Recruitment Consultant

Specialist Staffing Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Structured onboarding

Direct mentorship

Hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Specialist Staffing Group is seeking motivated individuals for a sales role within a STEM-focused recruitment team in Chicago. You will build client partnerships, manage hiring processes, and advise candidates on career opportunities.

Starting with a $50,000 salary plus commission, this position offers uncapped earning potential. Ideal candidates will have some sales exposure or recent graduates eager to advance quickly in a competitive environment.

The role includes structured onboarding, mentorship, and a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Some exposure to B2B sales or recruitment.
• Strong interest in a commercial career.

Responsibilities

• Build new client partnerships and manage hiring processes.
• Advise candidates on their career moves.

Skills

Sales exposure

Competitive mindset

Results-driven

Education

Recent graduate

Job description

If you’re looking for a role where your effort directly impacts how fast you grow, and how much you earn, this is it.

This team doesn’t operate on “wait your turn” progression. Performance drives everything. The people who hit their numbers move quickly, whether that’s higher earnings, bigger accounts, or leadership opportunities.

It’s also a business that genuinely promotes from within, many of our senior leaders started out in this exact role and built their careers step by step.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll join a STEM-focused recruitment team, working in a highly commercial, relationship-driven environment.

This is a sales role at its core, you’ll be building new client partnerships, managing hiring processes end-to-end, and advising candidates on career moves that can change their trajectory.

It’s fast-paced, sometimes challenging, but highly rewarding for people who are competitive and want to see tangible results from their work.

What you can expect:

• $50,000 starting salary + uncapped commission
• Uncapped commission structure from day one
• High performers significantly exceeding that (top billers earning well into five figures monthly in commission)
• Structured onboarding plus ongoing training
• Direct mentorship from experienced, high-performing consultants
• Clearly defined progression tied to performance, not tenure
• Hybrid flexibility (1 day work-from-home)
• A team environment with strong retention and long-term career paths

Who this suits:

We’re open on background, but typically this aligns with someone who has:

• Some exposure to sales (B2B, internship, or similar), or
• Early experience in recruitment/staffing, or
• A recent graduate with a strong interest in a commercial career

More importantly, you:

• Are motivated by results and earning potential
• Thrive in a target-driven environment
• Bring energy, resilience, and a competitive mindset
• Want a career where progression is earned, not waited for

If you’re looking for a role where you can build real momentum early in your career, and are willing to work for it, let’s connect.

Apply directly or reach out for a confidential conversation. Hiring is actively underway.