Market Director

LHH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH in Austin, TX, is seeking a Market Director to lead and grow our Austin market. This executive role oversees recruiting and sales teams, drives revenue growth, and expands client relationships across temporary, permanent, and consulting services.

You will coach and develop top talent, set strategic direction, and partner with clients to deliver exceptional talent solutions while maintaining profitability and market share.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within the staffing and recruiting industry.
• Strong track record of business development, client acquisition, and revenue growth.
• Experience leading sales and recruiting teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing talent.
• Strong financial and operational business acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing recruiting and sales team.
• Drive revenue growth, gross margin, and market expansion initiatives.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to win new clients and grow existing accounts.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop team members to achieve individual and market goals.
• Partner with clients to deliver exceptional talent solutions and customer experiences.
• Utilize business planning, forecasting, and financial analysis to achieve revenue and profitability objectives.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to increase market share.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Sales leadership

Financial acumen

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Lead Growth. Build Teams. Expand Market Share.

LHH is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Market Director to lead and grow our Austin market. This is an exceptional opportunity for a high-performing staffing leader who thrives on developing talent, driving revenue growth, winning new business, and creating outstanding client and candidate experiences.

As Market Director, you will have responsibility for market performance, team development, sales strategy, profitability, and business expansion. This role leads recruiting and sales professionals while driving growth across temporary, permanent, and consulting services.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing recruiting and sales team.
• Drive revenue growth, gross margin, and market expansion initiatives.
• Develop and execute business development strategies to win new clients and grow existing accounts.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop team members to achieve individual and market goals.
• Partner with clients to deliver exceptional talent solutions and customer experiences.
• Utilize business planning, forecasting, and financial analysis to achieve revenue and profitability objectives.
• Identify market trends and opportunities to increase market share.
• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within the staffing and recruiting industry.
• Strong track record of business development, client acquisition, and revenue growth.
• Experience leading sales and recruiting teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing talent.
• Strong financial and operational business acumen.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of staffing industry experience.
• Minimum 5 years of successful sales experience.
• Experience managing a profit center and driving business results preferred.

Why Join LHH?

At LHH, you'll have the opportunity to lead a growing market, influence strategy, develop talented professionals, and make a meaningful impact on clients, candidates, and your team. We are looking for leaders who embrace innovation, accountability, and growth while helping create a Beautiful Working World.