Client Manager

Location: Wellington
Discipline: Digital agencies
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 80000 to 100000
Contact name: Matt Frizzell
Contact email: matt@placeme.nz
Job ref: 1688548
Published: 12 days ago
No Territories. No Limits. Just Pure Opportunity.
Are you a recruitment-savvy BDM ready to step into a role with true freedom, real responsibility, and unrivalled access to New Zealand’s IT sector?
We’re not your typical agency. And this isn’t your typical BDM role.
What makes this opportunity different?
  • No boundaries – no territories, no being told "that’s someone else’s client."  If you have the connection, use it!
  • Greenfields with support – you’ll have space to build and grow, with the backing of an experienced delivery team and brand credibility.
  • Autonomy and ownership – your desk, your strategy, your success.
  • Performance-driven rewards – attractive commission structure, earn commission on all your placements.
What you’ll be doing:
You’ll be focusing on both new client acquisition and developing existing accounts, particularly across the Government and Commercial sectors. If you enjoy meeting decision-makers, understanding their challenges, and connecting them with solutions that make a difference, this could be a great fit.
  • Driving new business within NZ commercial and government.
  • Building meaningful relationships that translate into long-term recruitment partnerships.
  • Selling recruitment solutions across permanent, contract, and project-based hiring.
  • Collaborating with delivery consultants to ensure excellent outcomes for clients.
  • Contributing to strategic growth and long-term client acquisition planning.
  
What you won’t be doing:
Talent Management, candidate searches, LinkedIn scrolling, candidate interviews, profile writing, candidate administration. 

We have an incredible team dedicated for this to make sure your time is spent bringing in new business, talking to clients and managing the recruitment process.
What we’re looking for:
  • Proven experience in recruitment business development
  • Good understanding of  the commercial and public sector procurement and hiring practices in NZ.
  • A self-starter with high emotional intelligence and natural commercial instinct.
  • Confident communicator and solution-seller – able to open doors and close deals.
  • Ability to navigate complex org charts and build trust with key decision-makers.
Why join us?
  • We don’t chop up clients or stifle success.
  • Flexibility and tools to thrive.
  • Leadership that backs you. The only KPI that really matters is placements.
  • Work that makes an impact – placing top talent into organisations shaping New Zealand’s future.
Recruitment is not easy, but it can be really rewarding.   On top of the salary, Spotify, coffees, a fridge full of sugary energy and soft drinks (you'd not believe how much Coke Zero gets consumed in a week!), and late-start Fridays.
If this sounds interesting to you, there’s a ton more we can talk about. If you’re still reading this then click apply and we’ll come back to you within 24 hours on where to from here.