Business Development Specialist

Business Development Job Opportunity ( open to full desk recruiters with BD experience )

Business Development Manager

Houston, TX | Full-Desk Opportunity

A growing boutique search firm in Houston is looking for a Business Development Manager to help expand its client base across Finance & Accounting and IT.

This is a true hunter-focused BD role with the opportunity to build new client relationships, win business, and grow your own market. For someone with full-desk experience, there is also the opportunity to take searches from initial client development through candidate placement.

What You’ll Do

• Develop new client relationships across the Houston market
• Prospect into CFOs, VPs of Finance, Controllers, CIOs, IT Directors, and other senior decision-makers
• Generate new business through cold outreach, networking, referrals, and your own relationships
• Own the sales process from initial conversation through securing job orders
• Partner with an experienced recruiting team to deliver on the business you win
• Manage client relationships and continue growing accounts
• Full-desk capable candidates can also source, screen, and place candidates themselves

What We’re Looking For

• Staffing, recruiting, executive search, or professional services experience preferred
• Strong B2B sales background with a track record of personally winning new business
• Comfortable prospecting, handling rejection, and selling directly to executives
• Strong Houston network within IT, Finance, or Accounting is highly valuable
• Full-desk recruiting experience is a major plus
• Someone motivated by uncapped earning potential and long-term career growth

Compensation & Benefits

• base salary, based on experience
• Uncapped commission
• Option for a higher-commission draw structure for proven producers
• PTO
• Monthly health insurance contribution
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid parking
• On-site gym
• Monthly phone allowance

Houston-based, in-office environment with increased flexibility as production grows

Why This Opportunity?

You’ll be joining an established Houston search firm with an experienced recruiting team, a deep local network, and a strong track record in the market.

This is an opportunity for a true hunter who wants significant ownership over their business, strong earning potential, and the ability to build something rather than inherit an established book.