Clera - Your AI talent agent
LoginStart
Start
M
Manpower

Search Consultant

full-time•Chicago

Summary

Location

Chicago

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

Company links

WebsiteLinkedInLinkedIn

About this role

Ignite the potential and fast-track the career of the candidates you serve, while doing the same for yourself!  

Build your career with Manpower Engineering, a ManpowerGroup company. Through regular, honest and meaningful career conversations, and other tools designed to guide self-discovery, we'll help you become an expert in the in-demand world of Engineering and forge a career path that's right for you. All while:


• Working with our exceptional talent and clients. Manpower Engineering represents some of the best talent in the Engineering community. Manpower Engineering attracts and retains professionals in Direct Hire, Executive Search, Retained Search, Project, and Contingency placement. We represent both top tier Fortune 500 clients as well as smaller companies looking for a specialized Engineering recruiting partner.


• Getting the rewards you deserve. Our compensation includes a culture that recognizes and celebrates the contribution of our colleagues in meaningful ways that support their well-being and lifestyle, including:  
o Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions 
o Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Life, Vision and Disability insurance 
o 401K with a Company match 
o 20 days paid time off 
o Gym membership discounts 
o Pet insurance 
o An annual paid tropical vacation for our top performers to recognize their contributions

• Being part of an inspiring culture. We value and encourage the broad range of perspectives and capabilities our employee diversity brings to our organization and to our stakeholders. Fostering an inclusive culture is about more than just policies—it’s about making sure that we create an environment where talent from all backgrounds can thrive and feel comfortable so they can advance their careers and our business.
o Our six Business Resource Groups are just one way our employees can continue to build our culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
o We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the thirteenth year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

How you’ll make an impact as a Manpower Engineering Search Consultant
• Put People to Work! 

o Putting people to work is our organization’s purpose, and your role is front and center. Use your network and our technology to identify and connect with diverse candidates with meaningful permanent roles; you will learn about their skills and match them to exciting job opportunities 
o Service our clients by providing them with top talent, then dive deeper and consult with them on their talent needs and share how they can leverage ManpowerGroup to solve them
o Drive consistent high-quality activity and follow a detailed search methodology resulting in consistently monthly placements

• Develop Relationships!
o Authentically connect with your clients and candidates to drive their loyalty, which allows us to put more people to work. 

• Build your Career with Purpose! 
o We know your continued development fuels our future success, so we will help you grow into an expert in this fast-paced and in-demand field.  After all, unlocking talent is what we do. With training, coaching and mentoring opportunities, we empower our employees with the tools they need to reach their professional goals.
o Our Search Consultants have a variety of career options.  Some move into Sales. It’s no wonder, given their proven ability to develop relationships and consult with our clients!   
o Others dig in and build even deeper Search Consultant prowess and expertise
o Still others move into Leadership roles where they unlock the potential of others



What you’ll bring with you (aka candidate requirements)
• Industry: 2+ years of recruiting experience or sales experience in industry  
• Prior experience or exposure to leading Direct Hire searches 
• History of success in a role with specific KPI and financial deliverables 
• Client facing experience or prior sales experience 
• Interest in expanding existing client relationships 
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent  

We also look for individuals with these capabilities: 
• Drives for Results  
• Solves Problems 
• Focuses on Clients and Candidates 
• Remains Focused on Achieving Sales Goals   
• Makes Persuasive Presentations  
• Initiates New Business  
• Has Endurance  
• Answers Objections By Reinforcing Standard Features/Benefits 

Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent recruitment. Through our expertise in talent resourcing and workforce management, we provide rapid access to a highly qualified and productive pool of candidates. In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. For more information about Manpower, visit www.manpower.com. 

ManpowerGroup is proud to be an equal opportunity affirmative action workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, political ideology, ancestry, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disabilities, or other legally protected status. 

A strong commitment is made by each employee and is necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for all. ManpowerGroup is an inclusive workplace that will recruit, hire, train, and promote persons of all job titles, and ensure all other personnel actions are administered without regard to non-merit-based characteristics of individuals. 

Reasonable accommodation during the interview process can be provided. Contact [email protected] for assistance. 

What you'll do

  • As a Search Consultant, you will connect with diverse candidates and match them to job opportunities while consulting with clients on their talent needs. Your role is crucial in driving consistent placements and building relationships with both candidates and clients.

About Manpower

Talent Solutions combines our leading global offerings RPO, TAPFIN-MSP and Right Management to provide end-to-end, data-driven capabilities across the talent lifecycle. Leveraging our deep industry expertise and understanding of what talent wants, we help organizations address their complex workforce needs. From talent attraction and acquisition to upskilling, development and retention, we provide seamless delivery, leveraging best in breed technology, and extensive workforce insights across multiple countries at scale.

Ready to join Manpower?

Take the next step in your career journey

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Search Consultant do at Manpower?

Toggle
As a Search Consultant at Manpower, you will: as a Search Consultant, you will connect with diverse candidates and match them to job opportunities while consulting with clients on their talent needs. Your role is crucial in driving consistent placements and building relationships with both candidates and clients..

Is the Search Consultant position at Manpower remote?

Toggle
The Search Consultant position at Manpower is based in Chicago, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Search Consultant position at Manpower?

Toggle
You can apply for the Search Consultant position at Manpowerdirectly through Clera. Click the "Apply Now" button above to start your application. Clera's AI-powered platform will help match your profile with this opportunity and guide you through the application process.
Clera - Your AI talent agent
© 2026 Clera Labs, Inc.TermsPrivacyHelp

Join Clera's Talent Pool

Get matched with similar opportunities at top startups

This role is hosted on Manpower's careers site.
Join our talent pool first to get notified about similar roles that match your profile.