What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Metric?
At Metric, we don’t play small. We’re a private equity–backed executive and specialist search firm, founded in New York in 2019 and built to disrupt.
We partner with some of the world’s most progressive Construction, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, and Engineering businesses - the ones shaping skylines, building futures, and redefining industries.
Our growth is explosive (56% YoY revenue increase) and our results reflect that. We don’t just hire recruiters - we build million-dollar billers, world-class search partners, and commercial athletes who thrive in a culture that rewards results and ambition in equal measure.
The Opportunity
This isn’t just another recruitment role.
This is your chance to own a market, shape a desk, and write your name into Metric’s story.
You’ll lead from the front - driving business development, delivering high-impact search mandates, and building deep relationships with senior decision-makers across the Construction industry.
Whether you want to run solo as a high-performing individual or lead, mentor, and scale a team, we’ll tailor the role around your strengths. You bring the hunger and commercial acumen — we’ll bring the platform, brand, and reward structure to match.
Why Metric?
🔥 Earn what you’re worth -Up to 60% commission. No empty promises or moving goalposts, just exceptional reward for exceptional performance.
🏆 Proven success model – We’ve already scaled & homegrown $1M billers. You’ll be joining a team that knows how to win and how to help you get there.
💡 A modern search model – We’ve reimagined executive search. Agile, transparent, client-focused — the rigor of retained search meets the pace and reward of contingency.
🌎 Global brand, boutique feel – High-growth, high-performance, high-trust. Our consultants have the autonomy of entrepreneurs with the backing of a global network.
📈 Career, your way – Whether you see your future as a top biller, team leader, or director — we’ll build the path with you.
Who You Are
You’re already a standout in your space - an experienced 360 recruiter with a strong track record in Construction, Engineering, or Infrastructure.
You’ve built something before - a desk, a client base, a reputation. You thrive on competition, love the chase, and know how to close.
You’re:
- A natural business winner - confident with senior stakeholders and skilled in turning conversations into revenue.
- Commercially sharp -someone who sees opportunities others miss and knows how to build lasting value.
- Resilient, driven, and ambitious - you want more than just good commission; you want a platform to build something remarkable.
- A positive force - collaborative, confident, and energizing to those around you.
Experience in Construction recruitment is a major plus — but the real key is your mindset: entrepreneurial, relentless, and hungry for big wins.
Ready to build something exceptional?
If you’re ready to step into a bigger stage, own your success, and build wealth doing what you love, then Metric is where you make that happen.
Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential chat.
Your million-dollar year starts here