Business Development Consultant

Start Your Career in Business Development

Phaidon International is a multi-award-winning, private equity-backed talent partner entering a high-growth phase. We operate in specialist markets where demand for talent is strong, giving you the platform to build a highly commercial, high-earning career.

This is a business development role at its core - where you build your own client base, generate revenue, and become a market specialist within one of our industry-leading brands.

What You'll Be Doing

Business Development & Client Acquisition
Take ownership of building your own client portfolio. Proactively reach out to companies, pitch our services, and win new business. Develop relationships with key decision-makers and position yourself as a trusted advisor.

Commercial Relationship Management
Manage and grow existing accounts by understanding client hiring needs, negotiating terms, and driving repeat business. Your success is measured by revenue, client growth, and long-term partnerships.

Talent Identification & Market Mapping
Identify and engage high-calibre professionals within your niche. Build strong pipelines through outreach, networking, and market knowledge.

End-to-End Deal Management
Drive the full sales cycle - from business development and candidate introduction to offer negotiation and placement. You are fully accountable for delivering results on both the client and candidate side.

Leverage Data & Tools
Use best-in-class systems, data, and tools to identify opportunities and improve your efficiency - but your ability to build relationships and close deals is what sets you apart.

What We're Looking For

You may not have recruitment experience, but you must have a strong commercial mindset:

• Sales drive - Motivated by targets, results, and earning potential
• Resilience - Comfortable with rejection and driven to push through challenges
• Communication - Confident, persuasive, and able to influence stakeholders
• Ownership - Takes accountability for performance and outcomes
• Work ethic - Proven ability to perform under pressure (academics, sports, work, etc.)
• Education/Experience - Degree (2:1 or above) or 2+ years in a sales environment
  
  

What We Expect

High Activity & Consistency
Success comes from daily business development activity - calls, meetings, and pipeline building. Effort directly drives results.

Accountability for Revenue
You are responsible for building your desk, generating business, and delivering placements. This is a performance-driven environment.

Resilience & Adaptability
Deals fall through, clients change direction - strong performers stay focused, adapt quickly, and keep pushing forward.

What's In It For You

• Uncapped commission with strong earning potential
• Structured, award-winning training in sales and recruitment
• Clear progression based on performance
• Early exposure to clients and commercial responsibility
• High-performance, sales-driven environment
• Access to market-leading tools and technology