Business Development Recruiter

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.

Ready to Build Your Career?

If you're looking for a role where you can build relationships, learn from experienced recruiters, and launch a long-term career in executive search, we'd encourage you to apply. Join William Charles Search Group and help shape the careers of exceptional professionals while building one of your own!