Skilled Trades Search Consultant

Chicago, IL

Are you our new colleague? We’re looking for a

Skilled Trades Search Consultant.

how you will contribute

You'll be the go-to expert for connecting talented individuals in the skilled trades with fantastic career opportunities! You'll build strong relationships with both candidates and clients, understand their unique needs, and make those perfect placements happen. Get ready to make a real impact on people's lives and our clients' success.

your typical day includes

You’ll spend your day connecting with exciting companies to understand their hiring needs and using your listening and influencing skills to secure great job openings for our talented candidates. You'll also be matching those skilled professionals with the perfect opportunities and guiding them through the interview process to land their dream jobs!

your responsibilities include

  • Driving Sales and Achieving Placement Targets: You'll be directly responsible for hitting your sales goals by successfully placing skilled trades professionals with our client companies.
  • Owning the Full Placement Cycle: From identifying candidates to finalizing offers, you'll manage the entire process with a focus on efficient and successful placements.
  • Building Client Trust and Delivering Results: You'll be accountable for understanding client needs and consistently delivering high-quality talent that meets their specific requirements.
  • Proactively Developing a Strong Talent Pipeline: You'll take ownership of building and maintaining a network of skilled candidates to readily fill current and future client openings.
  • Monitoring and Improving Performance: You'll track key metrics like time-to-fill and client satisfaction, taking initiative to identify areas for improvement and maximize your placement success.

your background

  • At least 3 years of success in direct hire.
  • You have had success in meeting personal gp targets through new client acquisition & repeat placements while negotiating placement fees.
  • Your previous experience includes using activity targets to deliver & also steer results.
  • You are a proven performer with a history of qualifying, managing and maintaining a database of clients & candidates.

together we grow .

people at the heart of everything we do

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today’s technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website:

When you join Randstad, you join…

  • A specialized team delivering tailored solutions for clients and talent, enabling meaningful impact.
  • An equitable, inclusive culture where everyone can contribute and thrive.
  • A workplace prioritizing growth and empowering teams to adapt and excel.
  • A company dedicated to supporting you to perform at your best.
  • A commitment to pay for performance with transparency, fairness, and competitiveness.

our purpose

Our purpose is deeply rooted in the belief that by knowing our clients and talent better than anyone else, we can make connections that change lives and transform businesses. We don’t just place people in jobs; we help create futures full of possibility — for our clients, talent, and communities.

our culture

Our culture is powered by ambition and collaboration, where everyone is driven to push boundaries and achieve success. At Randstad, we don’t settle for “good enough” — we’re committed to walking the extra mile, always striving for perfection while trusting each other to deliver results. You’ll be working in an environment that fosters both individual achievement and team success.

a place for you to grow

We provide a high growth environment where your ability to adapt and contribute fuels the success of both your team and clients. We appreciate your talents and support your growth through mentorship, skill-building, and career development.

This job posting is open for 4 weeks.

Randstad offers competitive pay and bonus structures. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Based on eligibility, a successful candidate's total compensation may include a variable pay plan including bonus(es) and/or commission(s). In setting compensation, Randstad complies with all local wage and hour laws and while the pay range listed above is an annual amount, non-exempt employees will be paid hourly and therefore receive the hourly equivalent.

In addition, Randstad, the largest global staffing leader, offers rich learning & professional development opportunities, a 401(k) plan, a stock purchase plan, an employee referral reward program, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance to uniquely fit your needs. Randstad also focuses on our employees' overall wellbeing with our award-winning wellness program, employee assistance program, a generous time off policy (including at least 18 paid days off in your first full year, 1 paid volunteer day, 9 paid holidays, and 5 sick days), paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, a health and dependent care flexible spending account, Metlife home and auto insurance offerings, a Metlife legal plan offering, and offers discounts on everything from cell phone plans to car purchases.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

We are seeking candidates from all backgrounds and demographics and a variety of industries to join our winning team! Randstad is proud to be included in the prestigious "America's Best Employers for Women 2024" list. Randstad US has also been recognized as a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD). At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected] .

 

Posted 2026-07-12

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