Snr BD & Recruitment Consultant

This is a remote position.

Development Consultant – US Market Location: South Africa (Fully Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Working Hours: US Eastern Time (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET, subject to agreement) Reporting To: Managing Director Industry: Executive Search | Recruitment | Construction | Real Estate Development | Design Remuneration: Competitive Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission Anticipated Start Date: January 2027 Our client is a specialist recruitment and executive search business supporting clients across the United States. They partner with leading organisations across commercial real estate, construction, property development, hospitality development, and design, helping them secure exceptional talent for senior leadership and specialist positions. Their client base includes commercial and multifamily developers, general contractors, hospitality developers, and design consultancies. With an established reputation, strong client relationships, and a growing portfolio of high-value recruitment assignments, we are entering an exciting phase of growth. We are now looking for an experienced, ambitious, and commercially minded recruitment professional based in South Africa to work directly alongside our Managing Director and help accelerate our expansion across the US market. The Opportunity This is not a traditional recruitment resourcing role or an entry-level sales position. We are looking for a confident and proactive Recruitment Business Development Consultant who understands the recruitment industry, thrives on winning new business, and knows how to build meaningful relationships with senior decision-makers. Your primary responsibility will be to identify new business opportunities, generate qualified client meetings, and create a consistent pipeline of recruitment assignments. You will work closely with the Managing Director, who will support with senior-level client conversations, commercial negotiations, and closing new business. For someone with strong 360 recruitment experience, this is an opportunity to focus primarily on the commercial side of recruitment while remaining involved in candidate-led business development and selected recruitment activities. You will have direct exposure to the growth of the business, significant autonomy, and the opportunity to earn uncapped commission based on the business you help generate. Key Responsibilities 1. Business Development & New Client Acquisition