Location: Hong Kong
Reports to: Recruitment Manager
Type: Full-time | Permanent Position
Remuneration: Base Salary + Uncapped Monthly Commissions
About Phaidon International
Established in London in 2004, Phaidon International was founded with the ambition to deliver talent solutions backed by deep industry expertise. Since then, we have consistently ranked among the fastest-growing recruitment firms globally and are currently the 10th largest direct-hire agency in the world.
We partner with a wide range of businesses - from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed start-ups - to deliver the right talent for mission-critical roles. Operating through global hubs, our consultants offer localised knowledge combined with international reach, helping clients navigate regional complexities and achieve both immediate and long-term hiring goals.
At Phaidon International, our values are the foundation of everything we do. In this role, you will embody:
- Unwavering Dependability - Be a reliable partner to your team and candidates, ensuring a consistent recruitment experience.
- Infectious Energy - Bring positivity and enthusiasm to your work, uplifting those around you.
- Always Aspire for More - Demonstrate ambition and a drive to grow, both personally and professionally.
- You Matter - Create an inclusive and respectful environment where every individual feels valued and supported.
We deliver our capabilities through our deliberately curated group of 3 brands, each one specializing in the following industries where a relentless supply-demand imbalance exists:
- Selby Jennings: Financial Sciences & Services
- DSJ Global: End-to-end Supply Chain
- Larson Maddox: Regulatory & Legal
About the Role
As a Recruitment Consultant at Phaidon International, you play a pivotal role in identifying and securing top-tier candidates for clients across specialized industries. By leveraging market insights and a consultative approach, you help drive business growth and strengthen client partnerships, contributing directly to the firm's global reputation for delivering high-impact talent solutions.
Core Responsibilities
- Build your Client Base: proactively reach out to companies to pitch your services and represent the business. Help them find the right talent by understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions. Develop and maintain strong client relationships to foster long-term partnerships.
- Find Top Talent: Source mid to senior-level candidates and become a subject matter expert in your recruitment market. Build and nurture strong relationships with potential candidates by understanding their career goals and aligning them with the right opportunities.
- Own the Process: Coordinate interviews, manage feedback loops, and ensure a smooth and professional experience for both candidates and clients. Lead offer negotiations and guide both sides through the process to secure successful, long-term partnerships.
Key Competencies
- Strong work ethic, proven resilience and drive
- Proactive, coachable, and adaptable
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, and performance-driven environment
- Ability to work autonomously and in teams
What We Offer
- Structured training: award-winning training program delivered by our in-house specialist Learning & Development Team. Your first month includes immersive hands-on training designed to build your skills and confidence from day one. As you progress in your role, you'll have access to advanced sales and management development programs to support your continued growth.
- Career Progression: merit-based promotions available for both individual contributor and management tracks
- Uncapped earning potential: starting from day one, the more candidates you place, the more you earn.
- Annual leave: starting with 18 days annual leave plus national holidays and half-day birthday leave.
- Performance incentives: summer and winter incentives trips for top performers, quarterly fine dining experiences, and regular team outings.
- Health & Wellbeing: medica, dental, and optical insurance, along with access to an employee assistance program (EAP) from your first day.
Reimagine your potential by joining the award-winning team!
