Business Development Executive - Recruitment Sales

Somma Lombardo, Italy (applicants must live within a 20-minute drive)

Competitive base salary + uncapped commission

Join an international recruitment business on an ambitious growth path

Do you love the thrill of winning new business? Are you the person who turns a cold call into a client relationship, and a client relationship into a long-term partnership? If closing deals gets you out of bed in the morning, keep reading.

We're partnering with a successful international recruitment business specialising in technical and professional recruitment across Europe and global markets. They're growing fast, and they're looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to help drive that growth and become a key player in their next chapter.

If uncapped earning potential excites you, if you thrive on opening doors that others can't, and if you want to work somewhere fast-paced and genuinely rewarding, this is your next move.

What you'll be doing

You'll sit at the heart of the company's growth strategy, spotting opportunities and building the kind of client partnerships that last.

Winning new business through proactive sales activity

Targeting prospective clients across specialist markets

Building relationships with hiring managers and senior decision-makers

Running client meetings, virtual and face-to-face

Negotiating commercial terms and service agreements





Partnering with recruitment consultants to deliver first-class solutions

Growing and developing key client accounts

Managing your pipeline and CRM like a pro

Repping the business at networking events and industry exhibitions

What we're looking for

Proven experience in business development, sales, or client relationship management within a recruitment agency A track record of winning and growing new business

Sharp communication, presentation, and negotiation skills A commercial mindset with a hunger for hitting targets

Confidence in front of senior stakeholders and decision-makers

Strong organisational and relationship-building instincts

Fluent English (essential)

Additional European languages? Big plus

Why join?

This is your chance to grow with an international business that rewards success properly.

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission with real earning potential

Clear career progression

Ongoing training and development A collaborative, supportive international team

Backing from an established, respected recruitment brand

Real autonomy to build your own client portfolio and leave your mark

Please note: applicants must live within a 20-minute drive of Somma Lombardo and have the right to work in Italy.

Ready to take the next step in your recruitment sales career?

Apply today or reach out to Ping-HR for a confidential chat.

📌 Recruitment Consultant (Somma Lombardo)
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📍 Somma Lombardo