About the role

Director responsible for business development and client management for KEYPLAYER. Leading innovative strategies for customer acquisition and segment expansion in the executive search field.

Responsibilities

You are responsible for building and expanding the segment that corresponds to your industry expertise
To achieve growth targets, you develop innovative ideas and strategies within your area of responsibility
Through structured, targeted and professional acquisition, you win new clients for the filling of key positions (interim and permanent)
Based on market observations, you develop strategies to identify and optimally exploit potential and are responsible for their implementation
You manage our existing clients, continuously expand collaboration at the management level and are responsible for the development and servicing of key accounts, with a focus on the upper mid-market and large corporations
You lead recruitment processes for (inter)national mandates, work hand in hand with our research specialists and conduct targeted interviews with managers
You act as a brand ambassador for KEYPLAYER in your segment and excite our clients by placing high-profile positions at well-known brands and hidden champions at first- and second-level management
You are responsible for expanding our adviser board for the segment and for coordinating and collaborating with the advisers

You bring at least five to ten years of operational experience from industry or management consulting, or you are recognized as a top manager in your industry and well networked, with a personal affinity for business development
Alternatively, you have many years of experience from a premium recruitment firm (interim and/or executive search) in your segment, with a deep understanding of the operational perspective and the requirements for roles and candidates
You have the strategic vision required to expand the segment
Business development, people and client satisfaction are your passion, and achieving targets and successfully managing demanding mandates is a fulfilling task for you
You bring a structured, conscientious working style as well as entrepreneurial thinking and action
A professional, polished demeanour is your hallmark, by which you are valued and recognized by our clients at the top level as a partner and solution provider
Highest quality and customer orientation are a natural expectation in your daily work
As an innovative problem-solver you look beyond the obvious and inspire with your entrepreneurial spirit and commitment
A professional and reliable network at decision-maker level within the upper mid-market or large corporations completes your profile

Personal responsibility for building your own segment, the opportunity to participate in its success and support to realize your ambitions
An open, collaborative working atmosphere with a high degree of trust and freedom
Targeted, individual training and career planning
Attractive package and an uncapped compensation model
Pleasant working environment, a dynamic team and a values-driven culture
Short decision-making paths and flat hierarchies
An already established, strong premium brand in the market with the highest reputation
A permanent employment contract and full flexibility regarding the place of work
Training and development opportunities
Access to a unique network of managers, advisers and top clients
Additional benefits, e.g. company mobile phone for private use, high-calibre corporate and team events, and state-of-the-art infrastructure