Client Director
16 Days Old
Location: Essex / Cambridge / London Region
Salary: up to £70,000 + Bonus + Attractive Benefits (dependent on experience)
Employment Type: Hybrid; Full-time
An Exceptional Opportunity to Drive Growth
Are you a high‑performing recruitment professional ready to take the next step in your career? This is your chance to join Pursuit Group at a transformational moment and play a leading role in our ambitious growth plans. We’re seeking a Client Director / Business Development Director, who thrives on winning new business, building lasting client partnerships, and driving commercial success. This isn’t just another recruitment role—it’s an opportunity to be at the pinnacle of our growth, shaping strategy and directly influencing our expansion across Essex, London, Cambridge, and beyond.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven business developer with a track record of winning significant new clients and consistently exceeding targets.
* Solid experience in the recruitment industry, understanding market dynamics and building sustainable profitable relationships.
* Regionally connected with an established network across Essex, Cambridge, and London; understanding the local business landscape.
* Commercially astute and self‑motivated—target‑driven and resilient, energised by owning success and contributing to strategic direction.
About Us
Pursuit is a leading recruitment agency based in Essex, proudly serving candidates and employers throughout Essex, London, Suffolk, and the Eastern Region. With over 40 years’ recruitment experience and 5,000+ candidates successfully placed, we’ve built a fantastic reputation for our vast industry expertise and unrivalled professionalism.
We operate two distinct divisions: Pursuit Resources specialises in office administration, HR, finance & accountancy, IT support, marketing, and manufacturing roles—from entry‑level to managerial positions. Pursuit Executive focuses on senior, board‑level executive placements, led by our MD Lorraine Phair.
We’re corporate members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, upholding the highest standards of service and best practice. Beyond recruitment, we provide value‑added services including Employment Law seminars, management training, assessment and psychometric profiling, and Women in Leadership initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Identify and secure new client opportunities across target sectors and geographies.
* Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
* Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective clients.
* Manage senior client relationships with a consultative, partnership‑focused approach.
* Understand client challenges deeply and develop tailored talent solutions.
* Expand existing accounts through upselling and cross‑selling our services across both divisions.
* Act as a trusted advisor to clients on recruitment strategy and talent acquisition.
* Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure exceptional service standards.
* Contribute to business strategy, market positioning, and service innovation.
* Represent Pursuit Group as a brand ambassador and drive continuous improvement in client acquisition and retention processes.
Essential Requirements
* Proven recruitment experience.
* Strong business development and sales track record, winning new business and growing accounts.
* Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter.
* Account management expertise—nurture long‑term partnerships and deliver value consistently.
* Experience in Essex / Cambridge / London markets with established networks highly preferred.
* Commercial acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and close deals.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
* Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and resilient.
Desirable
* Experience in office administration, finance, accountancy, HR, or executive recruitment.
* Established client network in target regions.
* Track record at Account Director, Business Development Director, or similar level.
What We Offer
* Competitive base salary with competitive bonus structure.
* Genuine growth opportunity—be part of our expansion story and shape your own success.
* Established reputation—leverage our 40+ year track record and strong client relationships.
* Flexible working arrangements to support work‑life balance.
* Membership to a health care and well‑being plan (after 6 months probation).
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