Client Development Manager — Retained Executive Search

Pareto; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Flexible work options

Annual company-wide events

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Pareto, a London-based specialist search firm in Shoreditch, is seeking a Client Development Manager to lead high-level business development, pitching retained mandates and building long-term relationships with founders, boards and investors.

The role combines strategic advisory, pipeline growth and a performance-driven culture with an 4.5-day week, uncapped earnings, funded home-working setups and international flexibility.

Qualifications

• 360 Recruitment Background: end-to-end recruitment in an agency environment.
• Community-focused track record of cultivating deep client and candidate relationships.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Creativity in business development and a competitive spirit.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business and secure high-value mandates.
• Lead pitches and manage retained C-suite and senior leadership mandates.
• Partner with founders, boards and investors to advise on leadership structures and talent strategy.
• Drive outbound activity and lead weekly driving-cadence initiatives.

Skills

360 recruitment

Relationship building

Communication

Business development

Sales mindset

Job description

Pareto, a London-based specialist search firm in Shoreditch, is seeking a Client Development Manager to lead high-level business development, pitching retained mandates and building long-term relationships with founders, boards and investors.

The role combines strategic advisory, pipeline growth and a performance-driven culture with an 4.5-day week, uncapped earnings, funded home-working setups and international flexibility.