Business Development Executive

4 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Digital Waffle Full time

Digital Waffle is growing, and we're looking for a
Business Development Executive
to join our team in Birmingham. This is a recruitment role in everything but name – perfect for someone who's commercially driven, loves building relationships, and wants to be rewarded for results.

You'll be joining a team that values trust, energy, and personality over corporate fluff. No micromanagement, no late nights, and no pointless KPIs – just good people doing great work.

Role:
Business Development Executive (Recruitment Consultant)

Salary:
Competitive + 20% commission

Location:
Birmingham City Centre – Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office (Tuesday to Thursday)

What you'll be doing:

  • Building and managing relationships with new and existing clients across digital, tech, and creative markets
  • Managing the full recruitment process – from business development through to candidate placement
  • Writing engaging job adverts and headhunting top talent across multiple digital disciplines
  • Working closely with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored solutions
  • Managing pipelines and hitting targets in a collaborative, non-corporate environment

What you'll need:

  • Experience in recruitment, business development, or sales
  • A natural communicator who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities
  • Organised, self-motivated, and confident working to goals
  • A positive attitude and drive to grow within a fast-moving agency environment
  • A sense of humour (we take our work seriously, not ourselves)

What's on offer:

  • Competitive salary +
    20% commission
    as standard
  • Hybrid working –
    3 days per week in the Birmingham office (Tues–Thurs)
  • 8am–4pm hours
    for genuine work-life balance
  • A warm desk and supportive team ready to help you hit the ground running
  • Regular team socials, incentives, and a relaxed, no-ego culture

If you're looking for a recruitment role with personality, autonomy, and a proper commission structure, we'd love to hear from you.



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