Business Development Manager (Recruitment) - Energy

Oscar Recruit is expanding, and we're looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth across the engineering and energy markets in the Central South U.S. You'll represent Oscar in key regions like Austin, Houston, and Dallas, building strategic client relationships in industries shaping the future of infrastructure, power, and sustainability.

If you're energized by creating opportunities, confident in your ability to win new business, and ready to grow within a fast-paced, high-impact environment, this role could be your perfect next step.

What You'll Do

Drive New Business

• Own outbound efforts to connect with prospective clients through cold outreach, referrals, and networking events

• Build and manage a qualified pipeline using tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator, ZoomInfo, and our CRM

• Tailor pitches and proposals to each client's unique hiring needs within energy and engineering sectors

Build and Manage Relationships

• Lead discovery meetings with hiring leaders across virtual and in-person formats

• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact through signed agreement and handoff to the recruitment team

• Ensure long-term satisfaction and account growth through consistent follow-up and relationship management

Deliver Results

• Hit gross profit targets of $300k to $400k post-splits in your first year

• Book at least 5 qualified client meetings per week with consistent, proactive outreach

• Build and maintain a portfolio of 15 or more active client accounts

Grow with Us

• This role offers potential to evolve into a Player-Coach position as our team grows

• You'll play a key role in shaping Oscar's business development strategy across high-potential markets

What You'll Bring

• 5 or more years of experience in recruitment, staffing sales, or business development

• Proven success in landing new business and consistently hitting revenue goals

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build and maintain lasting client partnerships

• Experience using CRM systems and digital prospecting tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Industry Expertise

• Solid understanding of the engineering and energy landscape, with experience supporting hiring in areas such as:

  • Renewable Energy and Power Distribution

  • Battery, Hydrogen, and Solar Technologies

  • Nuclear Power and Transmission

  • Oil and Gas, Petrochemicals, and Utilities

  • Energy Infrastructure and Power Generation

Ready to help Oscar grow our footprint across engineering and energy recruitment in the Central South?
Apply now or reach out to Zoe Archer for more information.

Oscar Associates Limited (US) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.