Business Development Manager - Houston

Michael Page; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Senior-level training

AI/data tools

Client & candidate relationships

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Michael Page in Houston seeks a Business Development Manager to drive new business in recruitment, engage clients, build relationships and hit sales goals.

You will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, grow long-term partnerships, and use market insight to identify opportunities. Join a global leader and enjoy a competitive salary with commission, plus senior‑level training and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience, with a proactive and thoughtful approach to winning and growing client relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to advise both clients and candidates.
• Drive, resilience and motivation in a fast‑paced, target‑led environment.
• A genuine commitment to delivering great experiences and building long‑term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from winning clients through to successful placements across a range of industries.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, offering clear, consultative advice on their hiring needs.
• Use our global networks, databases and market insight to identify and engage top candidates, building a reliable talent pipeline.
• Spot and act on business development opportunities, growing existing partnerships and opening doors to new ones.
• Work towards your goals and take ownership of your approach, while staying true to our values and standards.

Skills

Business development

Communication

Negotiation

Drive/motivation

Job description

The Business Development Manager will focus on driving new business opportunities within the construction sector. This role involves engaging with clients, building relationships, and achieving sales goals.

Michael Page is a global leader in recruitment, with about 6,000 plus people across 34 countries. For 50 years, we've been connecting people with roles that bring out their best and helping organizations find the talent they need. Our reputation is built on trust, expertise and the quality of the relationships we form. Join us and you'll be part of a business known for outstanding service, exciting careers and the lives we shape.

Description

You’ll manage end-to-end recruitment processes and play a key role in growing long-term partnerships. A career with us gives you the freedom to shape how you work and a clear path to success. You will:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from winning clients through to successful placements across a range of industries.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, offering clear, consultative advice on their hiring needs.
• Use our global networks, databases and market insight to identify and engage top candidates, building a reliable talent pipeline.
• Spot and act on business development opportunities, growing existing partnerships and opening doors to new ones.
• Work towards your goals and take ownership of your approach, while staying true to our values and standards.

Profile

We’re keen to hear from people who bring:

• Proven business development experience, with a proactive and thoughtful approach to winning and growing client relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the confidence to advise both clients and candidates.
• Drive, resilience and motivation in a fast‑paced, target‑led environment.
• A genuine commitment to delivering great experiences and building long‑term partnerships.

Job Offer

• Growth and rewards: A transparent career framework with opportunities to move into leadership, alongside a competitive salary and performance‑based commission.
• Training that keeps you sharp: Structured, senior‑level training to help you stay close to market trends and best practice.
• Tools that give you an edge: Ongoing investment in AI, data and technology, so you can spend more time building relationships and less time on admin.
• A customer‑led environment: The chance to work closely with clients and candidates, changing lives through the quality of the connections you make.
• A supportive, inclusive culture: A team environment where people back each other and success is shared.

Page Group USA is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.