Business Development Consultant – Data & AI Recruitment

Location: Biltmore Area, PhoenixHybrid Working: 4 days in-office, 1 day remoteSalary: $52,000–$65,000 base + uncapped commissionIf you’re a driven sales professional who enjoys winning new business, building relationships, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this is an opportunity to build a career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the world.At Harnham, we’ve spent nearly two decades specialising in Data & AI recruitment. As we continue to grow our Phoenix office, we’re looking for commercially minded people to join our Business Development team and help us build new client partnerships across the US.The OpportunityThis is a purely client and business development-focused role.You won’t be responsible for sourcing candidates day to day. Instead, your focus will be on identifying new opportunities, approaching prospective clients, building relationships, and winning new business. You’ll work closely with our recruitment delivery teams, who will support you in finding the talent your clients need.Whether you’re coming from recruitment, an SDR or BDR environment, or another B2B sales role, we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys the hunt for new business and wants to develop their commercial career.What You’ll Be DoingProspecting and identifying new client opportunities across the Data & AI market.Reaching out to prospective clients through calls, email, LinkedIn, and other channels.Building relationships with decision-makers and understanding their hiring challenges.Managing the sales process from initial outreach through to winning new business.Partnering with internal recruitment teams to deliver against client requirements.Developing existing relationships and identifying opportunities for further growth.Building your knowledge of the Data & AI market and becoming a trusted partner to clients.Why Join Harnham?Earning Potential: Uncapped commission and performance incentives.High-Growth Market: Build your sales career in Data & AI, one of the most in-demand and rapidly developing industries.Established Brand: Nearly 20 years of specialist experience and an extensive network of clients across the Data & AI market.Development: Structured training, coaching, and support to help you develop your business development and commercial skills.Career Progression: Clear opportunities to progress as you grow your client base, revenue, and responsibility.Collaborative Culture: Join an ambitious Phoenix team where business development and recruitment delivery work closely together.Who We’re Looking ForSome experience in recruitment, B2B sales, SDR, BDR, or another outbound sales environment.Evidence of proactive prospecting and a genuine interest in winning new business.Confident communicator who enjoys building relationships with new people.Driven, resilient, and comfortable working towards commercial targets.High energy, competitive, and motivated by progression and earning potential.Recruitment, technology, Data, or AI experience is useful, but not essential.If you’re looking for a role where you can focus on sales, develop your own client network, and build a long-term career in Data & AI recruitment, we’d like to hear from you.Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.