Job Type
Full-Time Regular
Location
Tampa Bay FL


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.