Client New Business Development Manager – Technology Recruitment
Location: Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham
Our client is a high‑calibre player in Technology and Professional Services Recruitment and part of a larger independent Recruitment Group. The group specialises in interim, change management and leadership talent across six continents particularly in technology, digital transformation and emerging leader markets.
They are currently a lean team of 10, 3 x Business Development (in Retail and FS Recruitment), 3 highly experienced delivery consultants and 3 admin support. This means you will be operating in a high‑visibility, high‑impact role where your hustle directly drives results.
The role
You’re an experienced Recruitment BD professional (or senior IT executive‑search recruiter), with a strong existing network (international is a plus) and a track record of delivering new business in technology recruitment (interim and perm). The delivery team is already established you will focus on the growth side.
Key responsibilities:
- Prospect, target and win new client accounts in tech (business change, transformation, IT) on both interim and ad‑hoc permanent mandates.
- Leverage your own network and build new relationships internationally.
- Be the front‑end owner of the book: lead client discussions, shape propositions, negotiate commercial terms.
- Collaborate with delivery team to ensure smooth hand‑over of mandates and maximise fee conversion.
- Optionally: For candidates with deeper executive search experience (£100k+ assignments), lead senior IT exec search mandates internationally.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of 3-5 years BD experience in technology recruitment (interim or perm) or senior IT executive search.
- Proven ability to generate and close new client logos, preferably internationally.
- Deep network in tech / business change / transformation.
- Comfortable working in a compact team, entrepreneurial environment: you make the new business happen.
- Self‑starter, resilient, commercially focused with big‑ambition earnings mindset.
- Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
Salary & Benefits
- Base salary: £60,000 to £90,000 (dependent on experience).
- Uncapped commission
- Access to global resources via the Group network, while still retaining autonomy and entrepreneurial feel of a boutique.
For Further information, please contact Kim Stakes at Applaud Recruitment. Applaud Recruitment is a Rec to Rec (R2R) who specialise in Senior Recruitment positions from Team Lead to CEO.
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