Entry-Level Recruiter

Job Description

If you thrive in a competitive environment, excel at building client relationships, and want a high-volume sales role where your effort directly dictates your earnings and career trajectory, Oliver James is hiring.

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We are expanding our NYC team and looking for ambitious, sales-minded professionals to join us as Recruitment Analysts.

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The Opportunity

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You’ll join an established specialist sales desk within one of our core markets. Prior to joining, we will align you with a specific market based on your sales strengths and interests. You’ll kick off your journey with our 12-week Accelerator program , designed to translate your sales skills into elite recruitment practices before transitioning full-time into your market with active coaching.

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What You’ll Be Doing

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This is a full-desk, phone-first sales role focused on driving revenue, outbound outreach, and relationship building.

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You will:

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• Outbound Prospecting: Headhunt top-tier talent and pitch new opportunities over the phone and LinkedIn.
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• Business Development: Identify, pitch, and build long-term relationships with corporate clients to land new accounts.
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• Deal Management: Manage the end-to-end sales lifecycle—from qualifying client requirements to closing candidates.
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• Consultative Selling: Act as an industry expert advising clients on talent market trends and hiring strategies.
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• Negotiation: Own fee structures, offer letters, and contract negotiations.
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• Pipeline Building: Consistently generate new business leads and market intelligence to grow your desk's revenue.
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What We’re Looking For

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• Sales Track Record: Background in outbound sales, business development, real estate, account management, or high-volume prospecting.
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• Driven & Resilient: Motivated by target-based environments, uncapped commission, and clear KPIs.
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• Phone-First Mindset: Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls and pitching prospects daily.
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• Coachable: High learning agility—ready to adapt your existing sales technique to the recruitment model.
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What’s In It For You

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• Fast-Track Career Progression: Over 60% of our NYC sales team was promoted in 2025.
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• Uncapped Earnings: Competitive base salary ($55,000) + uncapped monthly & quarterly commissions.
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• ️ Perks & Culture: High-energy social environment, lunch clubs, 1.5-hour lunch breaks, and top-performer incentive trips.
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• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), commuter support, and structured ongoing training.
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Ready to Join us at OJ?

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Our next 12-week Accelerator cohort begins September 30th, and we only have one slot left. Apply today to connect with our talent acquisition team!

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