Associate Recruitment Consultant

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Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60606

Company: sthreemana

At Specialist Staffing Group, we connect exceptional STEM talent with some of the world's most innovative organizations. As the global leader in STEM recruitment, we provide ambitious professionals with the opportunity to build a rewarding sales career, develop future-ready skills, and make a real impact across industries that shape tomorrow.
If you're driven by success, enjoy building relationships, and thrive in a fast-paced, performance-oriented environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As a Sales & Recruitment Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in growing our business by developing client relationships, sourcing top STEM talent, and managing the full recruitment lifecycle. This is a sales-driven career opportunity where you'll build your own market, become a specialist in your industry, and directly influence both candidate and client success.
Through our award-winning training program, you'll gain the tools, coaching, and support needed to become a trusted consultant and high-performing sales professional.

What You'll Be Doing

Business Development & Sales

  • Identify and engage new business opportunities within your assigned market.
  • Build and expand relationships with new and existing clients through networking, meetings, referrals, and strategic outreach.
  • Conduct cold calls, warm calls, and client presentations to generate new business.
  • Negotiate commercial terms and secure partnership agreements with hiring organizations.
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of client accounts while delivering exceptional service.

Recruitment & Candidate Management

  • Source, attract, and assess high-quality STEM candidates for niche opportunities.
  • Develop compelling job advertisements and recruitment campaigns.
  • Screen, interview, and qualify candidates against client requirements.
  • Present qualified candidates and manage interview processes.
  • Guide candidates through offer negotiations and successfully close placements.
  • Maintain strong candidate relationships through onboarding and post-placement follow-up.

Relationship Building

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to both clients and candidates.
  • Develop market expertise within your specialized STEM sector.
  • Deliver a consultative experience that drives long-term partnerships and repeat business.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

  • 6 months to 2 years of experience in sales, business development, recruiting, customer-facing, or relationship management roles.
  • Experience making outbound calls, generating opportunities, and influencing decision-makers.
  • Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to meet goals, deadlines, or performance metrics.

Key Success Traits

  • Highly motivated and ambitious.
  • Competitive with a strong desire to win.
  • Resilient and persistent in overcoming challenges.
  • Coachable and open to feedback.
  • Relationship-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Driven by career growth, performance, and financial success.

Why Join Specialist Staffing Group?

Be Rewarded and Recognized

  • Competitive base salary from day one.
  • Uncapped commission structure with unlimited earning potential.
  • Merit-based career progression with opportunities to advance quickly into leadership roles.
  • Monthly, national, and international performance incentives.

Experience Next-Level Training

  • Industry-leading onboarding and sales training.
  • Ongoing coaching from dedicated Learning & Development professionals.
  • Access to cutting-edge recruitment technology and tools.

Thrive in a High-Performance Culture

  • Collaborative, energetic, and achievement-oriented environment.
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace with employee resource groups and development opportunities.
  • Modern office spaces located in key growth markets across the U.S.

Perform at Your Best

  • 17 days PTO.
  • 12 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) program.
  • Wellbeing resources and employee support programs.

About Specialist Staffing Group

Specialist Staffing Group, the U.S. division of SThree, is the only global staffing company focused exclusively on STEM professionals. Operating across 45+ offices in 15 countries, we help organizations secure the talent needed to drive innovation across engineering, technology, life sciences, energy, and other critical STEM sectors.
Join us and build a career where your ambition is rewarded, your development is accelerated, and your impact is felt across industries shaping the future.
Apply today and discover how far your career can go with Specialist Staffing Group.


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