Skilled Trades Search Consultant

Randstad USA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay-for-performance

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a Skilled Trades Search Consultant who connects talented trades professionals with top career opportunities. You’ll build strong relationships with candidates and clients, understand hiring needs, and drive successful placements that impact lives and client success.

In this role you’ll source, screen, and guide candidates through interviews, own the full placement cycle, and grow a robust talent pipeline for current and future openings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of direct-hire sales experience.
• Proven ability to meet placement targets and negotiate fees.
• Experience building and maintaining a client & candidate database.

Responsibilities

• Driving Sales and Achieving Placement Targets: You’ll be directly responsible for hitting your sales goals by successfully placing skilled trades professionals with our client companies.
• Owning the Full Placement Cycle: From identifying candidates to finalizing offers, you’ll manage the entire process with a focus on efficient and successful placements.
• Building Client Trust and Delivering Results: You’ll be accountable for understanding client needs and consistently delivering high-quality talent that meets their specific requirements.
• Proactively Developing a Strong Talent Pipeline: You’ll take ownership of building and maintaining a network of skilled candidates to readily fill current and future client openings.
• Monitoring and Improving Performance: You’ll track key metrics like time-to-fill and client satisfaction, taking initiative to identify areas for improvement and maximize your placement success.

Skills

Direct hire success

Sales targets

Candidate screening

Client relationship building

Job description

Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a Skilled Trades Search Consultant.

how you will contribute

You’ll be the go-to expert for connecting talented individuals in the skilled trades with fantastic career opportunities! You’ll build strong relationships with both candidates and clients, understand their unique needs, and make those perfect placements happen. Get ready to make a real impact on people’s lives and our clients’ success.

your typical day includes

You’ll spend your day connecting with exciting companies to understand their hiring needs and using your listening and influencing skills to secure great job openings for our talented candidates. You’ll also be matching those skilled professionals with the perfect opportunities and guiding them through the interview process to land their dream jobs!

your responsibilities include

• Driving Sales and Achieving Placement Targets: You’ll be directly responsible for hitting your sales goals by successfully placing skilled trades professionals with our client companies.
• Owning the Full Placement Cycle: From identifying candidates to finalizing offers, you’ll manage the entire process with a focus on efficient and successful placements.
• Building Client Trust and Delivering Results: You’ll be accountable for understanding client needs and consistently delivering high-quality talent that meets their specific requirements.
• Proactively Developing a Strong Talent Pipeline: You’ll take ownership of building and maintaining a network of skilled candidates to readily fill current and future client openings.
• Monitoring and Improving Performance: You’ll track key metrics like time-to-fill and client satisfaction, taking initiative to identify areas for improvement and maximize your placement success.

your background

• At least 2 years of success in direct hire.
• You have had success in meeting personal gp targets through new client acquisition & repeat placements while negotiating placement fees.
• Your previous experience includes using activity targets to deliver & also steer results.
• You are a proven performer with a history of qualifying, managing and maintaining a database of clients & candidates.

together we grow.

people at the heart of everything we do

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website: www.randstad.com

• A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
• An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
• A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
• A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities.

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for “good enough” — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

a place for you to grow

We provide a high growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career development.

This job posting is open for 4 weeks.

A background check is required for this role as it involves handling sensitive and confidential information.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.