Client Engagement Manager - Tech Recruitment

APPLAUD RECRUITMENT LTD; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Client Engagement Manager to drive new business in technology recruitment. The role requires 3-5 years of experience, a proven track record in business development, and a strong network in the tech industry. The position offers a base salary of £60,000 to £90,000 plus uncapped commission and the chance to work in a high-impact role within a compact team.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Access to global resources

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years BD experience in technology recruitment or senior IT executive search.
• Proven ability to generate and close new client logos, preferably internationally.
• Deep network in tech/business change/transformation.
• Comfortable working in a compact team, entrepreneurial environment.
• Self-starter, resilient, commercially focused.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and win new client accounts in tech.
• Leverage network and build new relationships internationally.
• Lead client discussions and negotiate commercial terms.
• Collaborate with delivery team for smooth hand-over of mandates.
• Lead senior IT exec search mandates if qualified.

Skills

Business Development experience

Network in technology recruitment

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Client Engagement Manager (New Business Technology Recruitment)

Location: Manchester, Leeds or Birmingham

Salary: £60,000 £90,000 base + uncapped commission

Our client is a high‑calibre player in Technology and Professional Services Recruitment and part of a larger independent Recruitment Group. The group specialises in interim, change management and leadership talent across six continents particularly in technology, digital transformation and emerging leader markets.

They are currently a lean team of 10, 3 x Business Development (in Retail and FS Recruitment), 3 highly experienced delivery consultants and 3 admin support. This means you will be operating in a high‑visibility, high‑impact role where your hustle directly drives results.

The role

You’re an experienced Recruitment BD professional (or senior IT executive‑search recruiter), with a strong existing network (international is a plus) and a track record of delivering new business in technology recruitment (interim and perm). The delivery team is already established you will focus on the growth side.

Key responsibilities

• Prospect, target and win new client accounts in tech (business change, transformation, IT) on both interim and ad‑hoc permanent mandates.
• Leverage your own network and build new relationships internationally.
• Be the front‑end owner of the book : lead client discussions, shape propositions, negotiate commercial terms.
• Collaborate with delivery team to ensure smooth hand‑over of mandates and maximise fee conversion.
• Optionally : For candidates with deeper executive search experience (£100k+ assignments), lead senior IT exec search mandates internationally.

Experience Required

• Minimum of 3‑5 years BD experience in technology recruitment (interim or perm) or senior IT executive search.
• Proven ability to generate and close new client logos, preferably internationally.
• Deep network in tech / business change / transformation.
• Comfortable working in a compact team, entrepreneurial environment : you make the new business happen.
• Self‑starter, resilient, commercially focused with big‑ambition earnings mindset.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Base salary : £60,000 to £90,000 (dependent on experience).
• Uncapped commission.
• Access to global resources via the Group network, while still retaining autonomy and entrepreneurial feel of a boutique.

For Further information, please contact Kim Stakes at Applaud Recruitment. Applaud Recruitment is a Rec to Rec (R2R) who specialise in Senior Recruitment positions from Team Lead to CEO