The Prime Search Group is hiring: Principal Recruiter in Orlando

We are seeking an experienced Principal Recruitment Consultant to own and grow a full 360 recruitment desk, delivering end-to-end recruitment solutions across a defined market. This role is suited to a high-performing consultant who is commercially driven, relationship-focused, and capable of operating with autonomy while contributing to the wider growth of the business.

As a Principal Consultant, you will act as a trusted recruitment partner to clients, manage the full recruitment lifecycle, and consistently deliver high-quality placements across permanent and/or contract hiring models.

Key Responsibilities

360 Recruitment Delivery

• Own and manage the full recruitment lifecycle: business development, client management, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and placement.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and referrals.
• Deliver permanent and/or contract placements in line with agreed targets and KPIs.

Business Development & Client Management

• Develop new client relationships through targeted business development and market engagement.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing market insight, hiring strategy, and talent intelligence.
• Manage and grow existing client accounts, identifying opportunities for repeat and expanded business.
• Negotiate terms, fees, and contracts in line with company guidelines.
• Take full ownership of a defined market or vertical, building long-term credibility and presence.
• Maintain strong knowledge of market trends, competitor activity, and candidate movement.
• Ensure accurate CRM usage, pipeline management, and forecasting.

Leadership & Contribution

• Act as a role model within the recruitment team, demonstrating best practice and high standards.
• Support and mentor junior consultants where required.
• Contribute to process improvement, market strategy, and overall business growth initiatives

Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as a 360 Recruitment Consultant, ideally at Senior or Principal level.
• Strong track record of consistent billings in permanent and/or contract recruitment.
• Experience managing client relationships at hiring manager, director, or executive level.
• Ability to operate autonomously while collaborating effectively with a wider team.
• Strong commercial awareness, negotiation skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and time-management skills.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development, Engineering, and Sales

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting and Engineering Services