Job description

Phaidon International is a global recruitment consultancy, established in our CEO’s bedroom in London in 2004. We have grown at a rate of 34% globally year on year to our present day where we stand at a current headcount of 500+ recruitment consultants working from London, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Singapore, Hong Kong, Zurich, Dallas and Chicago.

This growth has placed us as one of the fastest-growing businesses in any industry in the world (Sunday Times International Track 200) and now we are looking to more than double in size over the next three years. To achieve this we are looking for an ambitious candidate to join us as a recruitment consultant in our head office in the heart of Central London.

Within Phaidon International is comprised of 5 micro-specialist recruitment brands that focus on different market areas. You will have ownership of a market space and become an expert Recruitment Consultant in your field.

Responsibilities as a Recruitment Consultant:

• 360 recruitment experience:
  • Managing sales pipelines and candidate/client data in an organized and structured way
  • Manage /expand a client portfolio and be able to deliver monthly billing targets
• Ability to pitch our services to prospective organizations financial services and bring them on as new clients
• Being knowledgeable with regards to current market conditions and being aware of organizations that are looking to hire
• Engaging in client meetings to foster deeper relationships
• Working efficiently and effectively on daily basis to achieve maximum results (and $!!)

Requirements for the Recruitment Consultant role:

• Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance
• Previous recruitment experience, specializing in recruiting for Accounting/Audit or Supply chain & Procurement is an Asset
• Individuals MUST be passionate about sales, are confident, can work in a fast paced environment and should be able to work under minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills; should be able to cold call and hold strong conversations with both clients and candidates
• Language Skills: English, Cantonese & Mandarin

Why work for Phaidon International as a Recruitment Consultant:

• Opportunity to work with Exceptional Senior Management: An opportunity to work with an exceptional leader and mentor Alexander Small. Alex started with Phaidon 7 years ago, has billings over 1Million Pounds year on year under his belt. Last year moved to run the Hong Kong office. Since then the growth in the Hong Kong office has been over 200%.
• Meritocracy – promoting our consultants based on performance, offering consultants a transparent progression scheme
• Ability to earn uncapped commissions
• The ability to work or relocate to the existing global offices
• Providing exceptional training and mentorship for you to be successful
• A young, fun and entrepreneurial environment, A work hard, play hard culture
• 5 day work - week, 21 annual leave days plus all mandatory Hong Kong holidays
• Medical Insurance for you and your family