Remote
Agency
himalayas
About this role
Looking for an extra opportunity next to your current career? Business Development Manager/ Account Executive (m/f/d)location: Remote (Europe-based) Type: Freelance / Independent ContractorHours: FlexibleCompensation: High-Tier Uncapped Commission + Recurring Placement Share(Commission only role)
About Us
About UsWe are a specialized recruitment agency driving international expansion across Europe.
With historic staff shortages impacting the healthcare sector, we partner with hospitals, private clinics, and medical care centers across Ireland to secure top-tier medical talent through direct hire placement.We are seeking an entrepreneurial, consultative Freelance Business Development Manager (BDM) / Account executive to spearhead our market growth, secure strategic healthcare partnerships, and close service agreements across Ireland.The Role & OpportunityWe want a high-performing door-opener who can hunt for new client accounts in the healthcare sector, consult with executive leaders, and close commercial deals.
If desired, there is also full flexibility and room to handle full-cycle recruitment alongside your sales pipeline.
Key
Responsibilities
Strategic Market Penetration: Formulate and execute a proactive B2B sales strategy targeting key executive decision-makers (such as Hospital CEOs, HR Directors, Managing Directors, and Chief Medical Officers) across Ireland.
End-to-End Deal Closing: Own the entire sales cycle—from multi-channel cold outreach and network prospecting to pitching our solutions and negotiating commercial terms.
Framework Agreements: Secure, negotiate, and finalize exclusive and semi-exclusive master service agreements on a performance-based (contingency / no-win, no-fee) structure.
Account Leadership & Full-Cycle Option: Act as the main commercial contact for new accounts. Collaborate with our internal delivery team to fulfill placements, with full opportunity to run full-cycle recruitment if you prefer managing candidate sourcing yours
Tools & Tech Stack
Commission Structure
Base Salary
Not disclosed — ask in interview
Commission
Uncapped
Ramp Period
Not mentioned — clarify timeline
Selling Motion
Prospecting
Channel / Partner
Sell through partners, resellers, or alliances
Buyer Persona
C-Suite
Selling to executive decision-makers
Territory
Vertical-Specific
Focused on a single industry vertical
Requirements at a Glance
Typical Day — Sales Rep
Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.
Role Signals
Green Flags
No ceiling on earnings
Location flexibility
Agency — Interview Intel
Typical Sales Cycle
14–45 days (project-based) · 30–90 days (retainer)
Common Buyer Objections
- "We tried an agency before and it didn't work"
- "Can we start with a smaller engagement?"
- "How do you measure success / ROI?"
- "We have an internal team for this"
Key Industry Metrics
Hot Topics to Reference
- • AI threatening traditional agency services
- • Productized service models
- • Niche vs full-service positioning
- • Performance-based pricing demand
Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.
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Relationship-building is crucial — agency clients tend to be long-term partnerships.
This remote-friendly role based in GB provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a agency market.
Commission-only structures offer unlimited upside but require financial runway during ramp periods. Confirm draw availability and average ramp-to-quota timeline before accepting.
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