Business Development Executive - 12-Month Placement (July 2026 – July 2027)
Location: Nottingham
Kick-start your career in sales and recruitment with a 12-month placement offering real responsibility, hands-on experience, and a genuine pathway to a permanent graduate role.
Metric is recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies. With 7 global offices and three specialist brands across Life Sciences, Infrastructure, and Data Centres, we’re scaling fast and looking for ambitious talent to grow with us.
Who We’re Looking For:
We want driven, competitive, and ambitious individuals ready to build a career in recruitment sales. Ideal candidates:
Studying a degree or higher education qualification.
A sports background or a hobby you’ve excelled in (preferred but not essential) – we love competitive, high-achieving mindsets!
Customer service or sales experience is a plus but not essential - full training provided!
What You’ll Do As A Business Development Executive:
Develop new business opportunities and build strong client relationships.
Engage with decision-makers across various industries.
Place high-level candidates into niche markets in the US.
Influence and support the hiring process.
Learn and apply world-class sales techniques through our structured training programme.
Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
What You’ll Gain As A Business Development Executive:
Real responsibility from day one
Exceptional earning potential, with top performers achieving commission checks up to £95K in a month.
World-class training programme led by industry experts.
Travel and relocation opportunities within the UK and US.
A supportive, dynamic, high-energy team culture with incentives, social events, and rewards (top performer trips to Mexico, Cannes, etc.).
Why Join Us for This Placement:
You’ll complete a 12-month, high-impact programme designed to prepare you for a permanent graduate role in recruitment.
Learn from top-performing leaders who are still revenue generating, giving you practical skills and real-world experience.
Build a network, sharpen your sales skills, and lay the foundation for a life-changing career in recruitment.
Nottingham | London | Leeds | San Diego | New York | Fort Lauderdale | Austin
If you’re ambitious, competitive, and ready to launch a career in recruitment sales, apply now!
