Director of Business Development

Our client is a high‑growth specialist recruitment brand, with a proven record of scaling in-demand verticals across technology, finance, and professional services. Backed by global infrastructure but operating with startup agility, they are now expanding into the US market with a dedicated focus on AI, machine learning, data, and emerging technologies. This is your chance to join at the ground floor of a US build‑out — with the financial support of a global parent company and the entrepreneurial freedom to shape and own a market from scratch. The Role and Responsibilities As a Business Development Director, you will lead the charge in expanding this recruitment brand across the US. This is a market‑entry role for someone entrepreneurial, strategic, and hungry to build. Driving new client acquisition across AI/ML, data, and technology markets Developing strategic partnerships and landing high‑value deals with senior leaders Representing the brand at industry events, conferences, and networking functions Collaborating with a UK‑based delivery team while building a local US resourcing function Setting the vision for expansion into multiple US locations over the next few years Skills and Qualifications Needed to Be Successful Proven background in recruitment sales and business development, with a track record of winning new accounts Experience in market‑entry roles or building new books of business from the ground up Knowledge of technology, AI/ML, or data recruitment is a plus (but not essential for commercially sharp leaders) Entrepreneurial mindset with the grit to balance billing and business building Strong relationship builder, confident representing the business with C‑suite leaders Based in the Northeast US (NY/MA preferred), though flexibility is available for the right candidate Value Proposition Competitive base salary with performance‑based commission Equity and profit share opportunities tied directly to US growth Hybrid work model with client‑facing flexibility Backing of a financially strong global group, with the autonomy of a boutique startup environment If you’re a proven business builder ready to lead market entry, this is your opportunity to own a vertical, grow a brand, and directly share in the success you create. Join a business where innovation, ambition, and entrepreneurship are rewarded — and where your efforts will shape the future of AI/ML recruitment in the US. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Business Development, Sales, and Information Technology Industries Staffing and Recruiting, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Human Resources Services #J-18808-Ljbffr