Business development manager in technology recruitment

As Signify Technology enters its tenth year, we are continuing to invest in the development of our US client partnerships from our London headquarters. This role exists as a result of sustained growth across our US client base and the need to continue developing meaningful, consultative partnerships with organisations who require more than transactional recruitment support. As a Business Development Manager aligned to our US market, you will focus on establishing and developing strategic hiring relationships with technology businesses whilst also supporting the performance and development of a small team. Working closely with our delivery teams, you will support clients across a range of hiring models, ensuring that we are positioned as a long-term partner rather than a short-term supplier

• Developing new client relationships within US tech market
• Identifying and generating new business opportunities
• Supporting and managing the performance of a small BD team
• Delivering against individual and team revenue targets
• Building candidate networks within your market
• Managing stakeholder expectations throughout the hiring process
• Contributing to the growth of longer-term client partnerships

• Previous experience in a Business Development role within a technology recruitment environment
• Experience working within the US technology market
• Previous experience managing a small team
• Experience managing or mentoring consultants within a recruitment environment
• A track record of consistent billing within a recruitment setting
• Experience developing and managing hiring partnerships within Software Engineering, Data, Machine Learning or AI markets
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to sell hiring solutions
• Ability to operate within a high-performance environment

• Our consultants are not restricted to selling a single hiring model. Instead, they are supported to operate as hiring partners across both contract and permanent hiring, as well as embedded and project-based solutions. This enables broader client partnerships and access to more stable revenue streams than reliance on individual placements alone.
• We operate a no-threshold commission structure designed to reward consistent performance across a quarterly period, with consultants able to earn up to 40% commission and no cap on earnings.
• Flexible working structure – hybrid setup of 2 days working-from-home, flexible hours, and 3pm early finish Fridays.
• Generous time-off – 25 days of annual leave that increases by 1 day per work anniversary (up to 10 years), your birthday off, Christmas office closure, and wellness days when we hit company milestones.
• Private Medical Insurance – includes private GP access, annual dental, vision, and hearing reimbursement, and up to 50% off selected gyms.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to mental health support, therapy, and professional advice for personal matters, such as financial concerns.
• Pension scheme – 5% employee contribution matched by Signify with salary sacrifice options to boost your savings.
• Uncapped commission for Sales and performance-based rewards that truly recognise your success.
• Paid sabbatical every 5 years - take up to 2 months to travel, study, or recharge.
• Inclusive family support - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and 1 month fully paid paternity leave, inclusive of adoption and surrogacy leave.
• Life insurance (4x base salary) and Critical illness cover (2x base salary).
• Eco-friendly commuting - Ride to Work Scheme and Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Learning & Development - annual learning allowance, funding for professional accreditations and global conferences, and access to advanced professional training.
• Travel insurance – covers both work and personal trips.
• Annual Incentive Trip for top performers - destinations have included Mykonos, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
• Quarterly socials – explore new venues and experiences together: crazy golf, yoga, shuffleboard and more.