Entry Level Recruitment Consultant | New York City
Nichols College, Dudley, MA, United States
Entry Level Recruitment Consultant | New York City
Recruitment began on March 3, 2026
and the job listing Expires on April 3, 2026
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Compensation: $55,000 + uncapped commission from day 1 ($75k-85k 1st year OTE)
Start Dates: March & April 2026
Our team in New York is growing and looking for an entry level Recruitment Consultant to join our Selby Jennings, EPM Scientific, Larson Maddox, DSJ Global, or Glocomms brands.
Phaidon International started as a 7-person team in London in 2004. Since then, we’ve consistently been one of the fastest growing recruitment firms, currently the 4th largest in the US. We focus on high-level positions by specializing our consultants into specific niches and territories to develop a true expertise in their field – providing insights and value to both clients and candidates. The New York office has consistently demonstrated exceptional growth and performance, making it the flagship location of the business.
What does a Recruitment Consultant do at Phaidon International? Over the course of the interview process, you will be matched to a sub‑team within one of our specialized brands.
You will develop your network, maintain non‑transactional relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by doing these core recruitment functions:
Business Development
Reaching out (phone, email, messenger) to potential clients to establish a relationship, network, and win new business
Pitching and negotiating service agreements with key stakeholders for potential clients
Maintaining existing client relationships and updating them throughout ongoing searches
Pulling and qualifying client hiring needs to understand the role, goals of the company, and necessary experience
Candidate Sourcing
Headhunting top talent (mid‑to‑senior and executive level candidates) within your assigned niche and territory
Networking with passive/inactive talent
Cold calling active and passive candidates for rapport building, market intel, motivations
Messaging, emailing, and cold calling candidates to maintain a pipeline of mid‑to‑senior level candidates within your specialized niche
Process Management
Introduce candidates to clients
Coordinate interview process, exchanging feedback between candidate and client
Negotiate and deliver the offer to the candidate
Post placement care: Keep in touch with the candidate after their start to ensure a long‑term fit
What are we looking for? Motivation & Mindset Genuine drive to build a sales career—especially in phone‑based roles—matched by curiosity, ambition, and readiness to thrive in a fast‑moving, challenging environment.
Communication Skills Demonstrates confident, adaptable, and succinct verbal communication tailored to clients and candidates.
Professionalism Demonstrates consistently reliable behaviors, including preparedness, follow‑through, and respect for others, alongside professional phone etiquette—such as promptness, clarity, and appropriate greetings—and exhibits self‑awareness and mature communication even under pressure.
Experience & Qualifications A strong work ethic, demonstrated through academic studies, internships, part‑time jobs, or early career positions, is essential. Candidates should show clear evidence of commitment, initiative, or progression in their previous endeavors. Applicants are expected to hold a university degree or possess relevant work experience, typically in a sales environment.
What Phaidon International can offer you:
Base salary + uncapped commission
Training:
A training program made for recruiters, by recruiters – paid training, at all levels.
Benefits:
Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical, Dental and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits and 20+ days of PTO!
Incentives:
Quarterly ‘Lunch Clubs’ – a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, weekly happy hours, paid company vacations with destinations such as Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Cancun
Perks:
3 pm finish on Fridays year‑round, discounted pet insurance and a ½ day on your birthday to help celebrate you!
We are looking for driven, curious, and resilient people with a sense of purpose to join our team and grow with us. Anybody that joins our business can make a real difference to our company, clients and their own careers from day one.
Applications are reviewed in real time, so apply today!
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and the job listing Expires on April 3, 2026
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Compensation: $55,000 + uncapped commission from day 1 ($75k-85k 1st year OTE)
Start Dates: March & April 2026
Our team in New York is growing and looking for an entry level Recruitment Consultant to join our Selby Jennings, EPM Scientific, Larson Maddox, DSJ Global, or Glocomms brands.
Phaidon International started as a 7-person team in London in 2004. Since then, we’ve consistently been one of the fastest growing recruitment firms, currently the 4th largest in the US. We focus on high-level positions by specializing our consultants into specific niches and territories to develop a true expertise in their field – providing insights and value to both clients and candidates. The New York office has consistently demonstrated exceptional growth and performance, making it the flagship location of the business.
What does a Recruitment Consultant do at Phaidon International? Over the course of the interview process, you will be matched to a sub‑team within one of our specialized brands.
You will develop your network, maintain non‑transactional relationships, and establish yourself as an expert in your market by doing these core recruitment functions:
Business Development
Reaching out (phone, email, messenger) to potential clients to establish a relationship, network, and win new business
Pitching and negotiating service agreements with key stakeholders for potential clients
Maintaining existing client relationships and updating them throughout ongoing searches
Pulling and qualifying client hiring needs to understand the role, goals of the company, and necessary experience
Candidate Sourcing
Headhunting top talent (mid‑to‑senior and executive level candidates) within your assigned niche and territory
Networking with passive/inactive talent
Cold calling active and passive candidates for rapport building, market intel, motivations
Messaging, emailing, and cold calling candidates to maintain a pipeline of mid‑to‑senior level candidates within your specialized niche
Process Management
Introduce candidates to clients
Coordinate interview process, exchanging feedback between candidate and client
Negotiate and deliver the offer to the candidate
Post placement care: Keep in touch with the candidate after their start to ensure a long‑term fit
What are we looking for? Motivation & Mindset Genuine drive to build a sales career—especially in phone‑based roles—matched by curiosity, ambition, and readiness to thrive in a fast‑moving, challenging environment.
Communication Skills Demonstrates confident, adaptable, and succinct verbal communication tailored to clients and candidates.
Professionalism Demonstrates consistently reliable behaviors, including preparedness, follow‑through, and respect for others, alongside professional phone etiquette—such as promptness, clarity, and appropriate greetings—and exhibits self‑awareness and mature communication even under pressure.
Experience & Qualifications A strong work ethic, demonstrated through academic studies, internships, part‑time jobs, or early career positions, is essential. Candidates should show clear evidence of commitment, initiative, or progression in their previous endeavors. Applicants are expected to hold a university degree or possess relevant work experience, typically in a sales environment.
What Phaidon International can offer you:
Base salary + uncapped commission
Training:
A training program made for recruiters, by recruiters – paid training, at all levels.
Benefits:
Wellhub (Gympass), 401(k) plan with a company match, Medical, Dental and Vision care, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care FSA, Commuter Benefits and 20+ days of PTO!
Incentives:
Quarterly ‘Lunch Clubs’ – a chance to dine at some of the finest restaurants in the area, weekly happy hours, paid company vacations with destinations such as Las Vegas, New Orleans, and Cancun
Perks:
3 pm finish on Fridays year‑round, discounted pet insurance and a ½ day on your birthday to help celebrate you!
We are looking for driven, curious, and resilient people with a sense of purpose to join our team and grow with us. Anybody that joins our business can make a real difference to our company, clients and their own careers from day one.
Applications are reviewed in real time, so apply today!
#J-18808-Ljbffr