Business Development Recruiter
About The Position
William Charles Search Group is seeking a Sales Development Representative (Executive Search) for their Pittsburgh, PA office. This role offers an opportunity to learn executive search from experienced recruiters while assisting companies in hiring exceptional leaders. It is positioned as a long-term career builder in recruiting, business development, and executive search, rather than just a sales job. Many future recruiters and business development professionals start in this type of role. William Charles Search Group has a 25-year history of partnering with middle-market organizations to recruit senior-level Finance, Human Resources, and Operations leaders, and is known for building lasting relationships, delivering exceptional service, and investing in employee growth.
Requirements
- Experience in sales, recruiting, staffing, business development, customer success, or a related field.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging professionals.
- Organized, coachable, and eager to learn.
- Professional presence when interacting with executives.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred.
- Candidates with 5+ years of relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as an SDR, BDR, recruiter, or staffing professional.
- Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, CRM platforms, or recruiting software.
Responsibilities
- Connect with executive-level candidates via phone, email, and LinkedIn.
- Qualify candidates and schedule meetings for senior recruiters.
- Research target companies and uncover new business opportunities.
- Support executive search projects from initial outreach through interview coordination.
- Manage recruiting activity using CRM and recruiting technology.
- Collaborate with experienced recruiters to develop recruiting and business development strategies.
Benefits
- Clear career path into Executive Recruiting or Business Development
- One-on-one coaching from experienced recruiters
- Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development
- Access to Sanford Rose Associates and Next Level Exchange training
- Industry-leading recruiting technology, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, SourceWhale, and PCR Recruiter
- Collaborative, high-performing team culture
- Modern downtown Pittsburgh office with parking assistance
- Long-term earning and advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
