Overview

We are hiring ambitious recruiters in Leeds who want to increase their average fee and undertake GENUINE Executive Search.

Business Development Executive

Our highest performers have all come from a sales background and this role is a pure sales role. You’ll convert leads, pitch high-ticket services, close deals with C-suite clients, and pass the search delivery to our internal recruiters. Think consultative B2B sales, not candidate chasing.

Responsibilities

• Convert data-rich CRM leads into retained and contingent search mandates.


• Manage the process through to offer stage – recruiters handle the delivery.


• Work with global clients – 80% of deals are in the US, with higher fees and salaries.


• You’re a hunter. Proven in B2B sales, not afraid of big conversations or big numbers.


• You want to move upstream – selling £80K–£200K+ services to board-level clients.


• You thrive on competition, resilience, and self-improvement.


• You want more – more earnings, more challenge, more responsibility.


• You invest in your sales skills and want to be better.


• OTE £70K–£100K+ Year 1, based on base + commission + bonuses.


• No data scrubbing – longlists and client targets built for you.


• No fluffy KPIs – we track what matters, not vanity metrics.


• World-class CRM & marketing support to power your BD.


• Personal development – from conferences to 1-on-1 mentorship.


• Fast progression – management track available for top performers.


• Flexibility to WFH or operate from our Leeds city centre office (1 min from the station).


• We only hire high-performers – no passengers.


• We work hard, stay humble, and back ourselves to be the best in our space.


• We don’t micromanage – you’ll have autonomy and real earning potential.


• We’ve got big goals – we’re building the #1 executive search firm in Private Equity. You’ll be part of making it happen.

Ready to sell into a high-value, high-impact industry?

Contact Ami Wilson at ami.wilson@raw-selection.com

Learn more: raw-selection.com/work-for-us

Job details

• Seniority level: Executive


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Business Development and Sales


• Industries: Business Consulting and Services and Executive Search Services