Recruiting Consultant

Michael Page Recruitment Consultant

Michael Page connects top talent with opportunities where they can thrive while helping businesses secure the people they need to grow. With 6,000+ employees across 34 countries and 50 years of recruitment expertise, we've built our reputation on deep market knowledge, long-term partnerships, and becoming a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates. In Chicago, our consultants specialize across Construction, Manufacturing, and Accounting & Finance, allowing you to become a true expert in your market. You're not simply filling jobs - you're building a book of business, headhunting top talent, advising clients, negotiating deals, and owning the recruitment process from start to finish. We're a highly performance-driven and transparent business, so you always know what success looks like and where you stand. With structured training, modern tools, direct mentorship from experienced leaders, and a clear path for progression, Michael Page gives you the platform to build your own market, grow your earnings, and accelerate your career from day one.

Job Description

• Own the full 360° recruitment cycle, from new business development and candidate headhunting through offer negotiation and placement.
• Hunt and win new business, identifying prospective clients, generating leads, and converting opportunities into long-term partnerships.
• Build and manage your own portfolio of clients and candidates, developing both new and existing accounts.
• Headhunt, source, screen, and qualify top passive talent through targeted outreach and market mapping.
• Partner directly with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored talent solutions that support business growth.
• Lead candidate interviews and qualification calls to evaluate experience, motivations, compensation, and overall fit.
• Manage the entire interview process, including interview preparation, feedback, offer strategy, negotiation, and closing.
• Develop and pitch client proposals, demonstrating market expertise and the value of Michael Page's recruitment solutions.
• Negotiate commercial terms, fees, and rates while protecting and growing account profitability.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, sharing best practices across business development, candidate management, and closing.

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

• Experience prospecting and developing new business.
• A proven ability to close deals and deliver against targets.
• A track record of meeting or exceeding objectives.
• Motivation to build a long‑term career in sales and recruitment.
• A BA or BS degree, or equivalent experience.
• A coachable, adaptable approach and a genuine curiosity about people and business.

What's on Offer

• High Base Salary That Continuously Increases
• Uncapped Quarterly Commissions
• 20 Days Annual Vacation, 7.5 Sick Days and 11 Paid Holidays
• Free gym membership
• Maternity and Paternity leave
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• 401K Savings Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Work Environment with remote opportunity
• Additional Office and Team based incentives

Job summary: Sector: Sales, Sub Sector: Recruitment Consultant, Industry: Business Services, Where: Chicago, Contract Type: Permanent