Business Development Executive

About the role

SilverBack is seeking a Business Development Executive to expand its White Collar recruitment footprint across Europe. This front‑line, target‑driven sales position focuses on identifying new client opportunities in high‑growth sectors such as data‑centre construction, energy transition, semiconductor fabrication, and pharma/life sciences.

Key responsibilities

• Research and approach prospective clients across SilverBack’s core European sectors.
• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of opportunities, tracked in the CRM.
• Run structured outreach campaigns (calls, email, LinkedIn, in‑person) to secure first meetings.
• Convert conversations into qualified opportunities and signed terms of business.
• Identify cross‑sell opportunities between Blue Collar and White Collar divisions.
• Conduct in‑person client meetings and site visits across Europe.
• Represent SilverBack at industry events to increase brand visibility.
• Negotiate terms of business and hand over new accounts to the delivery team.

Required profile

• Target‑driven sales mindset with a focus on new business development.
• Ability to travel across Europe for client meetings and events.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

Required skills

• CRM usage for pipeline management.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with leading clients in fast‑growing sectors.
• Collaborative environment with a dedicated recruitment team.
• Potential for career growth within a pan‑European organisation.