Entry-Level Recruiter

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.

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

? The Opportunity

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.

? What You’ll Be Doing

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

You will:

• ? Outbound Prospecting: Headhunt top-tier talent and pitch new opportunities over the phone and LinkedIn.


• ? Business Development: Identify, pitch, and build long-term relationships with corporate clients to land new accounts.


• ? Deal Management: Manage the end-to-end sales lifecycle—from qualifying client requirements to closing candidates.


• ? Consultative Selling: Act as an industry expert advising clients on talent market trends and hiring strategies.


• ? Negotiation: Own fee structures, offer letters, and contract negotiations.


• ? Pipeline Building: Consistently generate new business leads and market intelligence to grow your desk's revenue.

? What We’re Looking For

• Sales Track Record: Background in outbound sales, business development, real estate, account management, or high-volume prospecting.


• Driven & Resilient: Motivated by target-based environments, uncapped commission, and clear KPIs.


• Phone-First Mindset: Comfortable making high-volume outbound calls and pitching prospects daily.


• Coachable: High learning agility—ready to adapt your existing sales technique to the recruitment model.

? What’s In It For You

• ? Fast-Track Career Progression: Over 60% of our NYC sales team was promoted in 2025.


• ? Uncapped Earnings: Competitive base salary ($55,000) + uncapped monthly & quarterly commissions.


• ?️ Perks & Culture: High-energy social environment, lunch clubs, 1.5-hour lunch breaks, and top-performer incentive trips.


• ? Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), commuter support, and structured ongoing training.

? Ready to Join us at OJ?

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!