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Recruitment Consultant - Michael Page

Chicago, Illinois Permanent USD60,000 - USD70,000 per year View Job Description
As a Recruitment Consultant, you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle while developing your own portfolio of clients and candidates. You'll prospect for new business, advise companies on their hiring needs, identify and interview qualified candidates, manage interview processes, negotiate offers and commercial terms, and ultimately close placements.
  • It's a sales-driven, 360-degree recruitment role
  • The opportunity to build both recruiting expertise and a long-term sales career

About Our Client

Michael Page is a global professional recruitment firm connecting businesses with talented professionals across specialized markets. Its Chicago consultants currently recruit within areas including Construction, Accounting & Finance, and Manufacturing & Engineering.

Job Description

  • Prospect and develop new client relationships through targeted business development and lead generation.
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing clients.
  • Own the recruitment process from the initial client conversation through successful placement.
  • Source, headhunt, screen, and qualify candidates using multiple recruiting platforms and outreach methods.
  • Conduct structured candidate interviews to understand experience, motivations, compensation expectations, and career goals.
  • Consult with clients to understand hiring challenges and provide tailored recruiting solutions.
  • Coordinate interviews, gather feedback, assist with offer strategy, and close placements.
  • Develop and present proposals to prospective clients.
  • Negotiate recruitment fees, rates, and commercial terms.
  • Build a strong professional network within your assigned market.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous experience in B2B sales, staffing/recruitment, business development, account management, or another results-driven environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to prospect, develop new business, and close deals.
  • Track record of achieving or exceeding measurable goals.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Comfortable with outbound prospecting and developing relationships from scratch.
  • Competitive, resilient, coachable, and motivated by measurable results.
  • Genuine interest in developing expertise within a specialized recruiting market.
  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience.



What's on Offer



Uncapped quarterly commission.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

401(k) savings plan with company match.

Paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays.

Parental leave.

Flexible work environment with remote opportunities.

Training focused on recruitment and business development.

Defined opportunities for progression into senior and leadership positions.

  • Office and team incentives



Contact
Todd Pagos
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7126099

Job summary

Sector
Sales
Sub Sector
B2B Sales
Industry
Business Services
Where
Chicago
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Todd Pagos
Job Reference
JN-102026-7126099
 

Michael Page is an inclusive employer. We want to make sure you have everything you need to perform at your best throughout our hiring process, so please let us know if there is anything we can do to support with your application or interview.