Associate Recruitment Consultant (Fresh Graduate)

Talent Connect Limited

Job Duties & Key Responsibilities

Business Development (BD) & Client Acquisition

  • Market Mapping & Prospecting: Identify target companies, hiring trends, and commercial opportunities across assigned industries in Hong Kong.
  • Cold Outreach & Lead Generation: Proactively connect with prospective clients (HR leaders, Line Managers, C-levels) via phone, LinkedIn, business events, and email campaigns.
  • Pitching & Terms Negotiation: Introduce Talent Connect's recruitment solutions, pitch search services, and negotiate commercial terms under the guidance of Senior Consultants.

Client Meetings & Relationship Management

  • Potential Client Meetings: Attend in-person or virtual pitch meetings with potential clients to understand their business model, team structure, and immediate hiring pain points.
  • Job Briefing & Account Management: Conduct formal job briefings with client hiring managers to define role specifications, compensation packages, and candidate profile criteria.
  • Client Advisory: Provide hiring managers with market intelligence, salary benchmarks, and local talent pool insights to guide their talent acquisition strategy.

Candidate Sourcing & Delivery Execution

  • Talent Headhunting: Source active and passive candidates through databases, job portals, LinkedIn Recruiter, and professional networks.
  • Screening & Assessment: Interview, assess, and pressure-test candidates against client brief specifications and organizational culture fit.
  • End-to-End Recruitment Management: Manage candidate interview coordination, salary offer negotiations, resignation/counter-offer counseling, and post-placement check-ins.

 Requirements

  • Recent Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma graduate in Business, Marketing, Communications, Human Resources, or related disciplines (0–2 years of experience; Fresh Graduates are highly encouraged to apply).
  • Strong commercial mindset with a genuine interest in sales, business development, and client engagement.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills in English and Cantonese (Mandarin is a strong asset).
  • High resilience, target-driven mindset, and the motivation to excel in an uncapped commission structure.
  • Confident in presenting to corporate clients, decision-makers, and hiring managers.

What We Offer

  • Uncapped Earning Potential: Transparent, highly competitive base salary paired with an uncapped performance commission scheme.
  • Fast-Track Career Path: Structured advancement path from Associate Consultant to Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Team Lead based on performance.
  • Comprehensive Training Program: Hands-on mentorship covering cold calling techniques, client meeting strategies, candidate headhunting, and contract negotiation.
  • Dynamic Team Environment: Supportive workplace culture located in Mongkok with regular team lunches and performance rewards.