Principal Consultant

Posted:

21-Jul-2025

Location:

New York

Sector:

Technology & Digital

Salary:

$75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Year

Work Type:

Permanent

Reference:

1248888
A boutique search firm with a global footprint is scaling fast – and looking for an experienced recruiter ready to take charge of a warm desk with elite clients and exclusive mandates. Known for placing top engineering talent into the most demanding VC-backed tech firms worldwide, this business offers real autonomy, high earning potential, and a path to Director-level leadership.

You will join a high-performing founder with exclusive access to cutting-edge clients in AI, software, and infrastructure. You’ll operate as a trusted talent advisor, taking a candidate-first approach while managing high-quality retained and exclusive roles.

You will...
– Run a profitable, active desk with retained mandates across engineering, product, and infra
– Own relationships with high-profile clients, including AI pioneers and top-tier VCs
– Deliver world-class candidate experiences through rigorous, consultative search
– Drive new business through intelligent outreach and market insight
– Help shape team culture, feeding into growth strategy

You Will Need
– 3+ years in recruitment, ideally with tech or engineering verticals
– Proven billing track record, ideally on retained/exclusive roles
– High EQ and candidate-first instincts
– Entrepreneurial drive – you’ll enjoy autonomy and accountability
– Confidence to work with elite clients and founders

Why You’ll Love It
– Competitive Base + uncapped commission (OTE €160k+)
– Warm desk with retained clients including xAI and VC-backed scaleups
– Clear progression path to Director-level with equity potential
– Entrepreneurial, international culture with real recognition
– Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy

Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering company.
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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