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Mara Talent

Recruitment Consultant

chicago, IL

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About this opportunity

Mara Talent lists this Recruitment Consultant opportunity in chicago, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Associate Recruitment Consultant | Chicago, IL $50,000 base salary + uncapped commission

My client is a UK-founded global STEM recruitment business hiring Associate Recruitment Consultants for its Chicago office. You'll start on a $50,000 base with uncapped commission on top, and a structured route from your first desk to a full 360 role. Your earnings are directly tied to performance. There is no ceiling.

The role

You'll recruit specialist talent across STEM, starting as an Associate and developing into a 360 Recruitment Consultant managing both clients and candidates. You'll build your own client portfolio, and your earnings grow with it.

Training and development

Structured onboarding program designed for people entering recruitment

Dedicated in-house Learning & Development team providing ongoing coaching and support

Ongoing mentorship from experienced billers and leaders who have progressed through the ranks themselves

Training in candidate sourcing, headhunting, cold calling, business development, negotiation and closing

Regular feedback, performance reviews and individual development plans

Progression

Promotion is based on performance, not length of service. The path runs from Associate to 360 Consultant, then Senior Consultant, Principal Consultant and management, subject to performance and available positions.

Earnings and incentives

$50,000 base salary

Uncapped commission

Monthly incentives, including all-expenses-paid dinners at high-end restaurants

National and international incentive trips for high performers

Ongoing recognition and performance-based rewards

Benefits

17 days PTO, 12 paid public holidays and 2 paid floating holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Modern office in Chicago

Diversity and inclusion initiatives with opportunities for employee involvement

What you need

6+ months of B2B sales experience, or a sales internship, or up to 1 year in staffing or recruitment

Alternatively, a highly motivated graduate with strong commercial awareness

More importantly, you

Have a genuine reason for wanting to work in sales

Understand that recruitment is demanding

Are resilient, competitive and money-motivated

Want progression based purely on performance

Are comfortable in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment

This is a business that invests in its people for the long term. If you want a recruitment career where your earnings and promotions are tied to your results, get in touch to find out more.

Worksite address

chicago, IL, 60290, US

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