Search Consultant

ManpowerGroup Global Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Search Consultant to drive full-desk recruitment and sales across clients nationwide. The role involves sourcing, screening, placing, and guiding candidates through the direct hire process in skilled technical, business professional, finance, and healthcare sectors.

You will manage client relationships, expand the book of business, and ensure successful placements while advising clients on market conditions and compensation discussions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years recruiting or sales experience.
• Experience in business development and strong sales background.
• Knowledge of applicant tracking systems (e.g., Bullhorn) and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Drive full desk recruitment and sales cycle across clients.
• Source, screen, and present candidates; coordinate interviews and negotiations.
• Build and manage a strong candidate pipeline and client relationships.
• Provide post-placement follow-up and advisory support to clients and candidates.

Skills

Recruiting

Sales background

Sourcing

Client relationship management

Interview coordination

Negotiation

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's Degree (nice to have)

Tools

Bullhorn

MS Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Job Description - Search Consultant (0034728)

Job Description

Search Consultant - 0034728

United States

Worker Location : Remote

Description

The Search Consultant is responsible for developing and maintaining consistent full desk performance in both sales and perm placement. The Search Consultant is responsible for sourcing, screening, placing and influencing the direct hire process of clients, prospects, and candidates within skilled technical, business professional, finance and healthcare.

Making an Impact

• Drive entire sales and recruitment cycle.
• Secure new business with prospects and existing clients locally or nationwide, leveraging opportunities to expand book of business.
• Attract, engage, market, and place permanent hire candidates.
• Proactively build a strong pipeline of in-demand talent.

Your Typical Day and Other Key Details

Client Relationship Management:

• Convey ManpowerGroup's values and permanent hiring solutions to clients, either virtually or in person.
• Secure new business with prospects and existing clients, leveraging opportunities to expand book of business within Manpower

Specialization categories (skilled technical, business professional, finance and healthcare)

• Understand client staffing needs, job descriptions, and company culture to make the best candidate matches.
• Become an adviser to clients and foster trusting relationships through contact negotiations, market analysis reporting, compensation conversations, and recruitment strategies.

Candidate Management:

• Develop and implement effective strategies to source candidates using various channels (job boards, social media, networking, referrals, etc.).
• Use applicant tracking systems (ATS), and other recruitment tools to manage and track available candidates.
• Conduct candidate screenings to assess qualifications, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate and conduct interviews between candidates and client companies.
• Support candidates by offering interview preparation, coaching, and feedback as necessary.

Candidate Placement:

• Present qualified candidates to clients and assist in coordinating interviews and negotiations.
• Serve as a liaison between candidates and clients throughout the hiring process.
• Ensure successful placement by providing post-placement follow-up to both clients and candidates.

Negotiation & Offer Management:

• Comfortable with preparing and presenting contracts to clients. Well versed in negotiations and closing tactics.
• Negotiate compensation packages, benefits, and other terms of employment on behalf of both clients and candidates.
• Help facilitate job offers, counteroffers, and any necessary relocation or transition arrangements.

Performance Metrics & Reporting:

• Track and report on key recruitment metrics, such as time-to-fill, placements, and client satisfaction.
• Work towards meeting and exceeding individual and team recruitment goals and targets.

Other Details

• Candidate needs to sit within open role territory
• Perfer candidates that are located within close distance to local branch
• Day to Day remote, some travel to clients and branch within territory
• Other accountabilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Industry: 2+ year of recruiting experience or sales experience in industry
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Vertical: Knowledge and expertise in one or more verticals (Skilled Technical, Business Professional, Finance & Healthcare)
• Experience in business development and strong sales background

Nice to Have

• Education: Associate or bachelor's Degree
• Technical: Experience or exposure to working in an Applicant Tracking System (e.g., Bullhorn)
• Digital Literacy: Desktop applications (MS Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Outlook)

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status.

A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals.

Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact [e-mail] for assistance.