Sales Consultant

About Phaidon International

Phaidon International is counted among the top 10 global recruitment consultancies, founded in 2004 in London. We operate through six specialized brands serving sectors such as Financial Services, End-to-End Supply Chain, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, and Legal. With 14 locations worldwide, we partner with both established companies and innovative startups across the globe.

Role Overview

We are seeking motivated Sales Consultants starting in October to join our team in Berlin. The role involves developing and nurturing long-term professional relationships, acting as a market expert, and contributing across key areas such as business development, candidate sourcing, and process management.

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate outreach through telephone, email, and messaging channels to engage prospective clients, expand your network, and generate new business opportunities.
• Present and negotiate service agreements with stakeholders from potential client organizations.
• Maintain and support existing client relationships, providing regular updates during ongoing search processes.
• Analyze and qualify client recruitment needs to fully comprehend the role, company objectives, and required experience.
• Actively source and headhunt top talent in your specialization and region, focusing on mid-senior and executive level candidates.
• Build and sustain relationships with passive candidates who are not actively seeking new roles.
• Conduct initial telephone contact with active and passive candidates to build rapport, gather market insights, and understand their motivations.
• Utilize various channels such as messaging, email, and cold calls to maintain a high-quality candidate pipeline within your expertise.
• Present suitable candidates to clients and coordinate the full interview process, facilitating feedback exchanges between candidates and clients.
• Negotiate and communicate contract offers to candidates effectively.
• Provide continued support post-placement to ensure successful long-term fit between candidate and client.

Candidate Profile

• Proactive communication skills with clients and candidates, especially via phone.
• A strong results orientation combined with enthusiasm for sales.
• A keen willingness to learn and develop within a new professional role.
• Quick thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build sustainable relationships.

Additional Information

No specific educational background or prior recruiting experience is required. Comprehensive onboarding and over 100 hours of training will be provided in the first year to equip you with the necessary skills and tips for success. Fluency in both German and English is essential due to operations in the German and international markets.

Why Join Phaidon International?

• Career Growth: Begin with a three-week onboarding process and over 100 training hours during your first year, with clear advancement pathways and opportunities for international relocation across our 14 global offices.
• Compensation: Enjoy a base salary combined with unlimited commission potential.
• Benefits: Receive 28 paid vacation days, your birthday off, flexible working hours after probation, a fully covered public transport pass, and discounts for Urban Sports Club.
• Incentives: Celebrate achievements with quarterly lunch clubs at top Berlin restaurants, Thirsty Thursdays, and have chances to win exciting prizes like a Rolex watch or paid trips (top performers traveled to the Bahamas last year). Also, enjoy early leave on Fridays.

Diversity and Inclusion

Phaidon International is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion as the foundation of innovation and success. We value each individual's uniqueness and promote an environment of respect and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, age, origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or other characteristics. We welcome all applicants to contribute to a workplace where everyone can realize their full potential. Our commitment is affirmed by continuous recognition as a top employer.