Recruitment Consultant

Recruitment Consultant | Recruitment & Sales

Company: Henderson Scott US

Location: New York City Metropolitan Area

Job Type: Full-Time - Hybrid

Salary: $70,000-$80,000 + Performance-Based Commission

Henderson Scott US is a leading recruitment firm specializing in Accounting & Finance, Legal, Real Estate & Construction, and Technology
. We partner with leading organizations to connect exceptional talent with outstanding career opportunities. Our team takes a relationship-driven approach to recruitment, working closely with clients and candidates to deliver successful results. We are committed to developing our people by providing the tools, training, mentorship, and support needed to build a successful and rewarding career in recruitment.

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Recruitment Consultant with a minimum of 1 year of professional experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, sales, business development, or a related field to join our growing NYC team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious professional to develop their recruitment career while gaining experience across the full recruitment lifecycle. The successful candidate will be responsible for building client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, sourcing top talent, and managing the recruitment process from initial outreach through successful placement.

This role is ideal for someone who is driven, relationship-focused, and motivated by professional development, career progression, and earning potential.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and candidates across assigned markets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities through proactive outreach, networking, lead generation, and relationship building.
• Develop a strong understanding of client hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Source, identify, and engage qualified candidates through Linked In Recruiter, job boards, networking, referrals, and other sourcing strategies.
• Conduct candidate interviews to assess qualifications, experience, career goals, and suitability for available opportunities.
• Manage the recruitment process from initial outreach and candidate screening through interview coordination, offer negotiation, and placement.
• Develop and maintain a strong professional network within your assigned recruitment market.
• Conduct market research to identify hiring trends, business opportunities, and potential clients.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and candidates to encourage repeat business, referrals, and successful placements.
• Manage client accounts and contribute to business development and revenue growth.
• Maintain accurate client and candidate information within CRM systems and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Collaborate with colleagues to share market knowledge, develop recruitment strategies, and achieve team objectives.
• Consistently work toward and achieve individual performance targets and business development goals.

• 1+ year of professional experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, sales, business development, or a related field.
• Previous recruitment experience, particularly within a full 360 recruitment environment, is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A commercial mindset with an interest in sales, business development, and building client relationships.
• Confidence engaging with candidates, hiring managers, and senior-level professionals.
• Highly motivated and comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A proactive, resilient, and results-oriented approach to work.
• Familiarity with Linked In Recruiter, CRM systems, ATS platforms, and other recruitment technology is preferred.
• A genuine interest in developing market expertise and building a successful recruitment desk.
• Ambitious and motivated by career progression, professional development, and increased earning potential.

• $70,000-$80,000 base salary plus performance-based commission and incentives.
• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Clear opportunities for career progression and advancement.
• The opportunity to build and grow your own client…