Business Development Lead

Business Development Lead – Metric

Location: New York City

Build Your Business. Accelerate Your Career. Executive Search at Metric.

Metric is a New York-founded global staffing agency with seven offices across the U.S. and UK. Recognized by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in 2025, we’re continuing to expand and looking for ambitious recruiters to grow with us.

If you have at least one year of recruiting experience and want to build on that foundation, this is an opportunity to take ownership of a specialist market, develop client relationships, and directly influence your earnings and progression.

You’ll join our intensive two-week training program, followed by ongoing coaching from industry experts to sharpen your skills and help you build a successful desk.

What you’ll do as a Business Development Lead:

• Win new business and build lasting relationships with clients in your specialist market.
• Engage with senior decision-makers to understand their hiring needs and become a trusted recruitment partner.
• Source, engage, and place high-level candidates into niche U.S. markets.
• Manage the full recruitment process, from initial business development through to offer negotiation and placement.
• Build your market knowledge and use it to identify opportunities, advise clients, and grow your business.

What’s in it for you?

• High earning potential: Base salary plus uncapped commission of up to 60%.
• Expert training and development: An intensive two-week program, followed by ongoing support to build on your recruiting experience.
• Rapid career progression: A clear path to leadership, with opportunities to move into management in under two years.
• Ownership and autonomy: The trust to develop your market and build strong client relationships.
• A competitively collaborative culture: Work alongside ambitious people who celebrate success and hold themselves to high standards.
• Global opportunities: Potential to relocate across our U.S. and UK offices.
• Incentives and rewards: International trips to destinations including Mexico and Cannes.

What we’re looking for:

• At least one year of recruiting experience, with a strong understanding of the recruitment process.
• A competitive, driven, and ambitious mindset.
• Confidence building relationships with clients and candidates.
• A strong work ethic, resilience, and the ability to take ownership of your results.
• A desire to develop your business development skills and build a long-term career in executive search.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Ready to put your recruiting experience to work in an environment that matches your ambition?

Apply to join Metric’s New York City team.

Our offices: Nottingham | London | Leeds | New York | San Diego | Austin | Fort Lauderdale

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Metric Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.