Recruitment Manager

Ready to drive growth, build high-performing teams, and shape the future of recruitment in one of North America's most exciting markets?

Join NES Fircroft as a Recruitment Manager (Business Development & Recruitment) in Austin, Texas and play a key role in expanding our Contract Recruitment solutions across Engineering, Energy and Technology markets.
The Recruitment Manager (BD & Recruitment) is responsible for leading both business development and recruitment delivery activities, driving revenue growth through the acquisition of new clients while developing and managing a high-performing recruitment team. This role combines strategic sales leadership, contractor management and operational excellence to deliver exceptional workforce solutions across the Austin market and wider U.S. region.

What You'll Be Doing 💼📈

• Driving Business Growth: Identify, develop, and win new client partnerships across target sectors through proactive business development, networking, referrals, and strategic market engagement.
• Managing the Full Sales Cycle: Generate leads, conduct client meetings, prepare proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and secure new business opportunities.
• Leading Recruitment Delivery: Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring the successful attraction, selection, and placement of high-quality contract and permanent talent.
• Building Client Relationships: Develop long-term relationships with key stakeholders, hiring managers, procurement teams, and decision-makers to maximize account growth.
• Team Leadership & Development: Coach, mentor, and develop recruitment consultants, creating a high-performance culture focused on quality, collaboration, and results.
• Account Management Excellence: Maintain and expand existing client relationships through regular engagement, service reviews, and workforce planning discussions.
• Market Intelligence: Monitor market trends, competitor activity, skill shortages, and industry developments to identify opportunities for growth.
• Commercial Management: Ensure profitability through effective negotiation, pricing strategies, margin management, and contractor utilization.
• Operational Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with U.S. employment legislation, company policies, and client-specific requirements.
• Pipeline & Forecast Management: Maintain accurate sales forecasts, business development activity reports, and recruitment metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with regional leadership, finance, compliance, marketing, and delivery teams to maximize business success.

Why NES Fircroft 💰🏆🌴

• Industry-Leading Brand: Join one of the world's largest engineering and technical workforce solutions providers.
• Entrepreneurial Environment: Enjoy the autonomy to grow your market while leveraging the support of a global organization.
• Strong Earning Potential: Competitive base salary alongside a highly rewarding commission and bonus structure.
• Career Development: Clear progression opportunities into senior leadership and management positions.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues, clients, and projects across North America and international markets.
• Best-in-Class Training: Access ongoing leadership development, recruitment training, and commercial skills programs.
• Recognition & Incentives: Participate in global incentive trips, annual awards programs, and performance recognition initiatives.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), and employee wellbeing programs.
• Flexible Working Approach: Hybrid working options supporting productivity and work-life balance.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate industry experts committed to delivering excellence.

What We're Looking For 🔍👀

• Recruitment Leadership Experience: Proven experience managing recruitment teams within agency recruitment, staffing, workforce solutions, or talent acquisition environments.
• Business Development Expertise: Demonstrated success winning new business and growing client accounts within contract recruitment markets.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong understanding of recruitment economics, margins, pricing strategies, and revenue generation.
• Client-Centric Approach: Ability to develop trusted partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership Capability: Proven ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing recruitment professionals.
• Resilience & Drive: Results-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, target-driven environments.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent negotiation, presentation, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.
• Organizational Excellence: Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Growth Mindset: Passionate about continuous improvement, innovation, and developing successful recruitment businesses.

About NES Fircroft 🌍

NES Fircroft is a leading global workforce solutions provider, connecting specialist talent with industry-leading organizations across Energy, Engineering, Life Sciences, Technology, Infrastructure, and Manufacturing sectors. With more than 90 offices worldwide and decades of expertise, we deliver workforce solutions that help businesses achieve their project objectives while creating rewarding careers for professionals across the globe.
Our culture is built on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and entrepreneurial spirit. We invest heavily in our people, technology, and market expertise, creating an environment where ambitious professionals can thrive and make a genuine impact.

NES Fircroft – Powering People. Delivering Projects.