Business Development Partner

About the role

We are a specialist recruitment agency focused on technology, engineering, sales, customer service, IT support and operations for growth‑stage businesses across six global markets. We are expanding our partner network and seeking experienced Business Development Partners to originate new client relationships and manage them through the full client lifecycle on a 100% commission‑only basis.

Key responsibilities

• Identify, approach and convert growth‑stage startups and SMEs in assigned geographies.
• Present our Retained Search plan as the default engagement model.
• Own the client relationship after activation, conducting post‑placement check‑ins and anticipating repeat hiring needs.
• Convert repeat hiring needs into new mandates while the recruitment team handles candidate sourcing and placement.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of B2B business development, sales or commercial relationship management experience, preferably in recruitment, HR technology or professional services.
• Existing professional network or market access in at least one target region (e.g., US, UK, Canada, UAE/Saudi Arabia, Singapore/Australia, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa).
• Ability to manage both new client origination and ongoing account management simultaneously.
• Self‑directed, disciplined and motivated by an uncapped, transparent earnings model.

Required skills

• Strong network or market access in the target regions.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities.
• Proven track record of generating new business and maintaining client accounts.

What we offer

• Commission‑only compensation: 15 % of the confirmed placement fee on the first hire from each new client and 5 % on every subsequent hire for the duration of the relationship.
• Potential for high earnings with no salary ceiling.
• Monthly performance bonus pool.
• Full commercial independence with transparent earnings attribution from day one.