Are you a proven business developer who loves winning new clients, building relationships and opening doors?

I’m currently working with a well-established, award-winning executive search business with multiple offices across the UK, who are looking to add a Business Development Lead to their growing team.
This is a genuine hunter role, focused on winning new business and securing retained executive search assignments across global markets. You will then pass on the roles to the delivery / consultants team to fill.
You’ll be targeting clients globally (strong focus on Europe and US), with plenty of opportunity to attend international networking events, conferences and client meetings – all fully covered by the business.

🔎 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳?
5+ years’ recruitment / executive search experience
Ideally experience within tech / search, although all recruitment sectors will be considered
A strong and proven business development / new business track record
Someone with a genuine hunter mentality
Confident building relationships at senior level and winning retained assignments

💼 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳?
💰 £60,000 – £75,000 basic + commission
📈 Commission starting from 20%
🏢 Hybrid working – London or Hertfordshire office
✈️ Regular overseas travel, fully funded by the business
🤝 International networking and client opportunities
🎉 Regular team socials and events
📚 Personalised development plans
🏆 Opportunity to play a key role in the continued growth of an award-winning business

If you’re an experienced recruiter / search professional who enjoys the BD side of recruitment and wants a role where winning new business is genuinely rewarded, this could be a great opportunity.