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Business Development Director - Creative Recruitment

Ruella James

City Of London

Hybrid

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in creative recruitment is seeking a Business Development Director to lead their growth initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with enterprise-scale clients in the creative, digital, and marketing sectors. With a strong focus on innovation and relationship-building, you'll drive revenue and shape the future of the business while enjoying a lucrative commission scheme and unlimited holidays. If you have a proven track record in business development and are excited about growth opportunities, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Lucrative monthly commission scheme
Unlimited holidays
Annual trip
Team incentives
Social events
Lunch club

Qualifications

  • Current experience in recruitment consultancy is essential for this role.
  • Proven track record in business development within the creative sector.

Responsibilities

  • Drive revenue and expansion through innovative outreach and proposals.
  • Collaborate with leadership to implement growth strategies.

Skills

Business Development
Creative Recruitment
Client Relationship Management
Revenue Generation
Pitching and Proposals

Job description

Business Development Director - Creative Recruitment

Basic to £90k

OTE £150k++

Benefits include a lucrative monthly commission scheme, unlimited holidays, annual trip, team incentives, social events and lunch club.

Based in central London

Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days WFH

Overview:

  • Exceptional opportunity to lead and scale a Business Development division within a high-growth, innovative recruitment agency.
  • Focus on enterprise-scale clients in creative, digital, and marketing industries.
  • Clear career trajectory to senior Board level positions.

Current Experience:

Current experience in recruitment consultancy is essential for this role, as well as experience within the creative recruitment sector.

If you’re a business development leader with experience working with enterprise-scale clients in the creative sector, this is your chance to join a tech-enabled, forward-thinking company poised for exciting growth. Take the lead in driving innovation in recruitment while advancing your own career.

The Person:

  • Proven track record in business development within the creative and digital recruitment sector.
  • Strong expertise in driving revenue and building relationships with high-value, global clients.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, excited by innovation and growth opportunities.
  • Experience crafting successful pitches and proposals that secure enterprise-scale partnerships.

The Company:

  • An industry-leading creative, digital, and marketing recruitment agency known for their innovation, people-first approach, and evolving business model.
  • Currently in their "version 4.0," they partner with top creative agencies, global brands, and innovative startups.
  • With a focus on technology and long-term relationships, they continue to push boundaries and remain at the forefront of recruitment.

The Role:

  • Collaborate with the MD and senior leadership to implement growth strategies targeting enterprise-scale companies.
  • Drive revenue and expansion through innovative outreach, proposals, and pitches.
  • Build and maintain strong partnerships with key clients, including global agencies, creative directors, and CMOs.
  • Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business with a clear career path to senior Board-level status.

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