Associate Consultant - Entry Level

Associate Consultant - Entry Level

Lumicity | Chicago, Illinois, United States (On-site)

Location: Downtown Chicago

Also hiring: Houston, TX, Miami, FL

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The Role

This is a true 360 recruitment role, meaning you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle from business development (180) through recruitment and candidate placement (180). You will act as a consultant to both clients and candidates, building long-term relationships and partnering with companies to help them hire top talent across highly specialized markets.

This is a fast-paced, performance-driven position that combines sales, business development, relationship management, recruiting, negotiation, and market intelligence. I am hiring for our Direct Hire/Executive Search teams.

Responsibilities

Business Development

• Prospect and develop new client relationships through cold calling, networking, referrals, and market mapping.
• Build partnerships with hiring managers and decision-makers across technical industries.
• Understand client hiring needs and consult on talent strategy and market trends.
• Negotiate terms of business and recruitment agreements.

Candidate Recruitment

• Source and engage candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, networking, and outbound outreach.
• Conduct candidate interviews and qualification calls.
• Manage the interview process between clients and candidates.
• Prepare candidates for interviews and offer stages.
• Build and maintain long-term candidate relationships.

Account Management

• Manage client expectations and communication throughout the hiring process.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and feedback.
• Negotiate compensation packages and close offers.
• Deliver an exceptional client and candidate experience.

Market Specialization

• Become an expert within your assigned technical market.
• Track hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activity.
• Build a strong pipeline of talent and client relationships within your niche.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Highly competitive and motivated by performance.
• Financially driven and goal-oriented.
• Confident communicators.
• Resilient under pressure.
• Coachable and eager to learn.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced sales environment and motivated by career progression and uncapped earning potential.

Previous experience in sales, athletics, hospitality, customer service, leadership roles, internships, or competitive environments is highly transferable.

Training & Development

No prior recruiting experience is necessary. You will receive:

• Structured onboarding and recruitment training.
• Mentorship from experienced recruiters and sales leaders.
• Hands-on coaching in business development, negotiation, and recruiting strategy.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Compensation & Benefits
• $40,000 base salary + uncapped commission structure.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Clear promotion pathways based entirely on performance.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) match.
• 15 days PTO and paid holidays.
• Monthly lunch club.
• Quarterly and annual incentive trips (think Breckenridge, Vegas, Cabo).
• Company events (boat days, ATVs, sports events, happy hours).

About Lumicity

Lumicity is a high-growth recruitment consultancy specializing in industries shaping the future of the U.S. economy, including Technology, Engineering, Life Sciences, Construction, Clean Energy, Aerospace, and Advanced Manufacturing.

We are looking for ambitious, competitive, and financially motivated individuals to join our team as Entry-Level Recruitment Consultants. This is a sales-driven opportunity designed for individuals who want accelerated career growth, uncapped earning potential, and the chance to build a long-term career in business development and recruiting.

No previous recruiting experience is required. We provide industry-leading training from day one.