Business Development Executive - International Markets

Job Title

Business Development Executive – International Markets

Job Overview

Are you a driven and dynamic business development professional with a proven track record in international recruitment or B2B services? Join a high-performing UK-based firm expanding into global markets, including EMEA, the US, Canada, and Singapore. This is your chance to shape global talent pipelines, work fully remotely, and contribute directly to high-impact campaigns with elite stakeholders.

You'll be part of a fast-paced, commercially driven environment that values initiative, performance, and autonomy. This role offers outstanding commission potential and opportunities for long-term career growth, particularly for candidates with experience in outbound business development and a passion for global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage decision-makers across international markets (Europe, US, Canada, Singapore).
• Build outbound sales campaigns using tools such as LinkedIn, cold emails, and strategic calls.
• Develop and nurture long-term client relationships by understanding their global talent needs.
• Adapt and execute tailored outreach strategies for key accounts and sectors.
• Work closely with delivery and sales teams to align on client requirements and handovers.
• Take full ownership of your pipeline, with autonomy over sequencing and outreach methods.
• Leverage existing networks to expand client base and generate new leads.
• Participate in regular strategic meetings to align business growth with vertical expansion.
• Maintain accurate records of outreach, conversations, and deal progress via CRM systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in recruitment, staffing, or B2B business development.
• Proven experience engaging international clients (ideally across EMEA or the US).
• Strong commercial acumen and a track record of exceeding targets.
• Self-starter comfortable working in a fully remote, autonomous environment.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Confident using CRM, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and outreach automation tools.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones.
• Access to a reliable laptop and high-speed internet is essential.

Monthly Salary between R30000 and R45000