Principal Recruitment Consultant

About the Opportunity

We are an award‑winning, global recruitment organization experiencing sustained hyper growth across multiple markets and technology verticals. As we continue to scale, we are looking to bring on a Principal Recruitment Consultant to join our high‑performing Philadelphia team.

This is a principal, recruitment role where you will operate as a trusted advisor to clients and candidates, owning end‑to‑end recruitment and business development within the Niche Technology ecosystem (Data, Cloud, and more). You will play a critical role in driving revenue, building strategic partnerships, and mentoring others while helping shape the ongoing success of a fast‑scaling business.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Principal Recruitment Consultant, you will operate at the top of your game—owning both client acquisition and talent delivery while driving best practices across the team.

Client Engagement

• Develop and expand relationships with enterprise and high‑growth clients
• Lead consultative client meetings to understand hiring strategies and hiring needs
• Negotiate commercial terms and build long‑term partnerships

Recruitment & Delivery

• Own the end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle from intake to placement
• Identify, engage, and manage top‑tier Niche Technology talent
• Deliver high‑quality candidate pipelines aligned to client requirements
• Provide a premium candidate experience throughout the hiring journey

Strategy & Leadership

• Build and execute market and account growth strategies
• Act as a subject matter expert within your vertical
• Mentor junior consultants and influence team performance
• Contribute to a high‑performance, collaborative sales culture

What We’re Looking For

• Proven success in a 180 recruitment / full-desk role (agency environment required)
• Strong track record of business development and revenue generation
• Experience recruiting within technology markets (Cloud, Data, or Software) preferred
• Confident in cold outreach, negotiation, and client management
• Demonstrated ability to consistently exceed sales and placement targets
• Strong communication, relationship‑building, and stakeholder management skills
• Highly driven, ambitious, and motivated by performance and progression

What We Offer

• Uncapped earning potential with highly competitive commission structure
• Clear, performance‑driven career progression (no tenure‑based promotions)
• Ongoing training, coaching, and leadership development
• Opportunity to join a globally recognized, award‑winning firm in hyper growth mode
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and PTO
• A high-performance, collaborative culture that rewards success and celebrates wins

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to join a company where:

• Growth is accelerated, not incremental
• Success is directly tied to your performance
• You can build a personal brand and business within a global platform

If you’re looking to take your recruitment career to the next level in a fast-paced, high-reward environment, we’d love to connect.