Client Engagement Manager - Tech Recruitment

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