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Metric

Business Development Executive Placement Year

Placement
£40,000+

Sectors

HR & recruitment

Locations

Nottingham

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!

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