Business Development Executive – Recruitment

Business Development Executive | Recruitment

Somma Lombardo, Italy (Applicants must live within a 20-minute drive of Somma Lombardo)

Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

✈️ Join an International Recruitment Business with Ambitious Growth Plans

Are you a driven recruitment sales professional who loves winning new business, building lasting client relationships, and making a real commercial impact?

We're partnering with a successful international recruitment business specialising in technical and professional recruitment across Europe and global markets. As the business continues its exciting growth journey, they're looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to help expand their client portfolio and become a key part of their future success.

If you're motivated by uncapped earning potential, enjoy opening new doors, and thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven environment, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Business Development Executive, you'll be at the forefront of the company's growth strategy, identifying new opportunities and building strong partnerships with clients across specialist industries.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Winning new business through proactive sales activity
• Identifying and targeting prospective clients within specialist markets
• Building relationships with hiring managers and senior decision-makers
• Arranging and attending client meetings, both virtually and face-to-face
• Negotiating commercial terms and service agreements
• Working closely with recruitment consultants to deliver outstanding recruitment solutions
• Growing and developing key client accounts
• Managing your sales pipeline and CRM effectively
• Representing the business at networking events and industry exhibitions

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is passionate about sales, enjoys building relationships, and has a proven ability to generate new business within a recruitment agency environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in Business Development, Sales, or Client Relationship Management within a recruitment agency
• A proven track record of winning and growing new business
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
• A commercially driven mindset with a passion for achieving targets
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Strong organisational and relationship-building abilities
• Fluent English (essential)
• Additional European languages would be an advantage

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a growing international business where your success is recognised and rewarded.

You'll benefit from:

• ✅ Competitive base salary
• ✅ Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential
• ✅ Clear career progression opportunities
• ✅ Ongoing training and professional development
• ✅ A collaborative, supportive international team
• ✅ The chance to work with an established and respected recruitment brand
• ✅ Real autonomy to build your own client portfolio and make a genuine impact

Please note: Applicants must live within a 20-minute drive of Somma Lombardo and have the right to work in Italy.

Ready to take the next step in your recruitment sales career?

Apply today or contact Ping-HR for a confidential conversation.