Business Development Executive

Digital Waffle is growing, and we're looking for a
Business Development Executive
to join our team in Birmingham. This is a recruitment role in everything but name – perfect for someone who's commercially driven, loves building relationships, and wants to be rewarded for results.

You'll be joining a team that values trust, energy, and personality over corporate fluff. No micromanagement, no late nights, and no pointless KPIs – just good people doing great work.

Role:
Business Development Executive (Recruitment Consultant)

Salary:
Competitive + 20% commission

Location:
Birmingham City Centre – Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office (Tuesday to Thursday)

What you'll be doing:

• Building and managing relationships with new and existing clients across digital, tech, and creative markets
• Managing the full recruitment process – from business development through to candidate placement
• Writing engaging job adverts and headhunting top talent across multiple digital disciplines
• Working closely with clients to understand their hiring needs and deliver tailored solutions
• Managing pipelines and hitting targets in a collaborative, non-corporate environment

What you'll need:

• Experience in recruitment, business development, or sales
• A natural communicator who enjoys building relationships and spotting opportunities
• Organised, self-motivated, and confident working to goals
• A positive attitude and drive to grow within a fast-moving agency environment
• A sense of humour (we take our work seriously, not ourselves)

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary +
  20% commission
  as standard
• Hybrid working –
  3 days per week in the Birmingham office (Tues–Thurs)
• 8am–4pm hours
  for genuine work-life balance
• A warm desk and supportive team ready to help you hit the ground running
• Regular team socials, incentives, and a relaxed, no-ego culture

If you're looking for a recruitment role with personality, autonomy, and a proper commission structure, we'd love to hear from you.