Entry Level Recruiter

Posted:

20-Mar-2026

Location:

Illinois

Sector:

Graduate

Salary:

$45,000.00 - $50,000.00 Year

Work Type:

Permanent

Reference:

1280213
  • Job Title:  Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant
  • Salary Range:  $45,000 base + commission (OTE $75,000–$85,000 Year 1)
  • Location:  Chicago, IL (Downtown) | Office-based first few months, then Hybrid
  • End of April start date
  
Our client continues to expand its US footprint, with growing demand from global clients creating an exciting opening for an Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant in Chicago. This April start role offers a chance to join a high-performing team at a pivotal stage of growth, where you’ll gain immediate exposure to live roles and revenue-generating activity.
  
We are working with a globally respected recruitment business operating across multiple continents, known for developing high-performing consultants from the ground up. As an Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant, you’ll receive structured training, ongoing mentorship, and access to an established client base. The environment is performance-driven and meritocratic, meaning your progression, earnings, and opportunities are directly tied to your results and ambition.
  
The Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant will build a successful desk by connecting top talent with leading organisations while developing deep market expertise.
  
Role Highlights – The Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant will…
– Step into a hot desk with active vacancies from day one
– Source, screen, and manage high-quality candidate pipelines
– Build lasting relationships with clients and candidates
– Attend meetings and learn directly from senior consultants
– Set clear performance targets and drive personal progression
  
You Will Need – The Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant will…
– Have 1+ year experience in sales, retail, or target-driven work
– Communicate confidently and build rapport quickly
– Demonstrate competitiveness and a results-driven mindset
– Be comfortable in face-to-face environments
– Show ambition to grow into a specialist recruitment expert
  
Why You’ll Love It – The Entry-Level Recruitment Consultant will benefit from…
– $45,000 base salary with uncapped commission
– Year 1 OTE of $75K–$85K with strong long-term earning potential
– Structured training programme and continuous development
– Clear progression path with performance-based promotions
– Opportunity to work with global clients and high-growth businesses
– Supportive, people-focused culture with strong mentorship
– Potential for future international relocation opportunities
  
Apply today to accelerate your career with a global organisation committed to rewarding performance and developing future leaders. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
  • Due to a high number of applicants, we are only able to respond to successful candidates
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