Business Development Recruiter

srahiring; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

One-on-one coaching

Structured onboarding

Training access

Advanced recruiting technology

Collaborative culture

Downtown Pittsburgh office

Long-term advancement opportunities

Job summary

William Charles Search Group in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Sales Development Representative to support executive search efforts. This in-office role focuses on building relationships with candidates and clients, scheduling meetings, and helping senior recruiters uncover leadership opportunities.

You'll engage with executive-level professionals via phone, email, and LinkedIn, researching target companies and developing new business opportunities, while receiving coaching and a clear path for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Experience with outbound prospecting and candidate outreach.
• Comfortable engaging senior executives by phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Organized, coachable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Qualify candidates and schedule meetings for senior recruiters.
• Connect with executive‑level candidates by phone, email, and LinkedIn.
• Research target companies and uncover new business opportunities.
• Support executive search projects from outreach through interview coordination.
• Manage recruiting activity using CRM and recruiting software.
• Collaborate with recruiters to develop recruiting and business development strategies.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Outbound outreach

Organized and coachable

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

ZoomInfo

CRM platforms

Job description

Sales Development Representative (Executive Search)

Pittsburgh, PA (Downtown | In Office)
$50,000-$55,000 Base Salary + Up to $15,000 Annual Performance Bonus

Launch Your Career in Executive Search

Looking for more than a traditional SDR role?

At William Charles Search Group, you'll learn executive search from experienced recruiters while helping companies hire exceptional leaders. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in recruiting, business development, and executive search, not just another sales job.

Many of our future recruiters and business development professionals begin in roles like this.

Why Join William Charles Search Group?

For more than 25 years, William Charles Search Group has partnered with middle‑market organizations to recruit senior‑level Finance, Human Resources, and Operations leaders. We're known for building lasting relationships, delivering exceptional service, and investing in the growth of our people.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Clear career path into Executive Recruiting or Business Development

• One-on-one coaching from experienced recruiters

• Structured onboarding and ongoing professional development

• Access to Sanford Rose Associates and Next Level Exchange training

• Industry-leading recruiting technology, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, SourceWhale, and PCR Recruiter

• Collaborative, high‑performing team culture

• Modern downtown Pittsburgh office with parking assistance

• Long‑term earning and advancement opportunities

What You’ll Do

You'll help build relationships that create opportunities for both candidates and clients.

A typical day may include:

• Connecting with executive‑level candidates by phone, email, and LinkedIn

• Qualifying candidates and scheduling meetings for senior recruiters

• Researching target companies and uncovering new business opportunities

• Supporting executive search projects from initial outreach through interview coordination

• Managing recruiting activity using CRM and recruiting technology

• Collaborating with experienced recruiters to develop recruiting and business development strategies

Unlike many SDR roles, you'll work from carefully researched candidate and prospect lists, allowing you to focus on quality conversations instead of high‑volume cold calling.

This Role Is a Great Fit If You Have Experience As a...

• Sales Development Representative (SDR)

• Business Development Representative (BDR)

• Recruiter

• Staffing Recruiter

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Executive Search Researcher

• Account Executive

• Customer Success Representative

• Business Development Professional

What We're Looking For

• Experience in sales, recruiting, staffing, business development, customer success, or a related field

• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

• Comfortable making outbound calls and engaging professionals

• Organized, coachable, and eager to learn

• Professional presence when interacting with executives

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred. Candidates with 5+ years of relevant professional experience are encouraged to apply

Preferred

• Experience as an SDR, BDR, recruiter, or staffing professional

• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, CRM platforms, or recruiting software

What Success Looks Like

Success here isn't measured by making hundreds of calls. We believe thoughtful outreach, meaningful conversations, and strong relationships create better long‑term results for our clients, candidates, and team.

You'll receive regular coaching, clear expectations, and the support needed to continuously develop your skills and advance your career.