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Growth & Talent Scout Jobs in Houston, TX at VC5 Consulting
Title: Growth & Talent Scout
Company: VC5 Consulting
Location: Houston, TX
VC5 is a boutique recruitment agency that connects high-growth companies with exceptional talent. We are a rapidly expanding technology and professional services firm known for delivering top-tier talent acquisition solutions to enterprise organizations. We pride ourselves on a high-performance culture, rigorous training, and providing clear paths for rapid career acceleration.
We are seeking an ambitious Growth & Talent Scout to join our growing team. This is the perfect launchpad for a driven professional looking to build a lucrative career in the recruitment and staffing industry.
This role is responsible for identifying, engaging, and placing top-tier professional talent with leading enterprise clients. The ideal candidate is a high-energy, resilient relationship-builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by a direct correlation between effort and financial reward.
Compensation includes a competitive base salary plus a highly lucrative, uncapped commission structure, allowing driven recruiters to significantly exceed their target earnings in their first year. This is a hybrid role based out of our modern corporate office, offering comprehensive mentorship and hands-on training from industry veterans.
Key Responsibilities:
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Identify and engage high-quality candidates through strategic sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, networking, and cold outreach.
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Own the candidate experience from initial phone screen through interview preparation, feedback loops, and offer negotiation.
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Proactively cultivate networks of specialized professionals to meet current and future client hiring demands.
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Partner closely with internal Account Managers and client stakeholders to understand hiring requirements and deliver ideal talent matches.
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Consistently meet and exceed weekly activity metrics (calls, submittals, interviews) aligned with monthly and quarterly placement goals.
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Stay sharp on industry trends, compensation benchmarks, and hiring market dynamics to act as a trusted advisor to candidates.
Required Qualifications:
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0–3 years of professional experience in recruiting, inside sales, account management, customer success, or a competitive, metrics-driven environment.
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A positive, competitive mindset with the ability to handle rejection and stay focused on goals.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with comfort making high-volume phone calls and conducting video interviews.
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Strong time-management capabilities and the ability to balance multiple open priority requisitions simultaneously.
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A strong desire to learn, accept feedback, and continuously refine your recruiting craft.
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Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent practical experience.
Perks & Benefits
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$45,000 – $55,000 (depending on experience) + uncapped commission structure (First-year OTE: $75,000 – $90,000+).
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A structured onboarding program and continuous mentorship from our top-producing recruitment leaders.
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Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and team-building events.
- A clear, merit-based promotion structure to advance into Senior Recruiting, Account Management, or Leadership roles rapidly.
Role Details
- Employment Type: Full-Time
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Location: Houston, Texas 77024
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into the role of Growth & Talent Scout and connect elite professional talent with enterprise leaders. If you are a natural relationship-builder with the grit to succeed, we encourage you to apply!
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