Business Development (New Logo Acquisition)

Peskind Executive Search; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Flexible remote or hybrid work options

Professional development and mentorship

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Business Development Representative to drive new logo acquisition and expand services. This role involves engaging key decision-makers and cultivating relationships to uncover opportunities. Candidates should have experience in sales, ideally within executive search, and possess strong communication skills. The position offers flexible remote work, uncapped commissions, and the chance to work with innovative technologies.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in business development or sales, ideally in executive search, staffing, SaaS, or professional services.
• Proven track record of generating leads and closing new business in a B2B environment.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and consultative selling skills.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage new potential clients across various verticals.
• Conduct outreach to build a robust pipeline of executive search opportunities.
• Understand clients' leadership hiring needs to tailor recruitment solutions.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Relationship-building

Consultative selling

Communication skills

C-level engagement

Tools

HubSpot

Salesforce

Job description

Business Development (New Logo Acquisition)

Job Title: Business Development Representative (Executive Search)

Location: [Remote / Eastern U.S. Based Ideally Tampa, Florida]

Type: Full-Time

Reports To: COO/Managing Partner

About Us:

At Peskind Executive Search, we’re redefining how top-performing companies build their leadership teams. Specializing in executive recruitment across industries like Public Safety Tech, AI, FinTech, GovTech, Cybersecurity, and more, we connect elite passive talent with high-growth organizations and VC/PE-backed startups. We don’t just fill roles—we help our clients shape the future of their companies.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Business Development Representative (BDR) to drive new logo acquisition and expand our executive search services into emerging and established markets. In this role, you’ll identify and engage with key decision-makers—Founders, CEOs, CHROs, and Talent Leaders—at companies that are building out or optimizing their leadership teams.

You’ll work closely with our executive recruiters and leadership team to position Peskind Executive Search as a trusted talent partner, uncovering new opportunities and cultivating strong client relationships from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and engage new potential clients across a variety of verticals (technology, healthcare, finance, GovTech, etc.)
• Conduct outreach via email, phone, LinkedIn, and networking to build a robust pipeline of executive search opportunities
• Qualify prospects and set meetings for the leadership team to pitch our retained, contingency, or consulting search models
• Understand clients' leadership hiring needs and challenges to tailor recruitment solutions effectively
• Collaborate with recruiters and leadership to ensure smooth handoffs and successful client onboarding
• Track all interactions and opportunities in the CRM and maintain detailed records of communication and status
• Attend industry events, conferences, and virtual meetups to expand your network and grow brand visibility
• Meet and exceed activity KPIs and revenue-based sales goals

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in business development or sales, ideally in executive search, staffing, SaaS, or professional services
• Proven track record of generating leads and closing new business in a B2B environment
• Strong understanding of executive hiring cycles, recruitment processes, or the passive candidate market is a major plus
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and consultative selling skills
• Comfortable speaking with C-level executives and building trust with senior decision-makers
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven with a startup-minded attitude
• Experience with CRMs like HubSpot, Salesforce, or equivalent

What We Offer

• Uncapped commission
• Flexible remote or hybrid work options
• Opportunity to work with a growing team in a high-impact, high-growth industry
• Professional development and mentorship from industry leaders
• A chance to work alongside some of the most innovative companies and technologies in the world

Apply Today!

If you’re passionate about relationship-driven sales, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a key role in helping companies build exceptional leadership teams—we want to hear from you.