Co-Founding Recruitment Partner

Substance is a disruptive recruitment firm that specializes in sourcing and placing top-tier remote, permanent and fractional talent from low-cost regions around the world, saving clients up to 70% of their recruitment costs. We are looking for a dynamic Co-Founding Recruitment Partner to join our leadership team and help build the business from the ground up. As a co-founder, you will play a critical role in driving business growth, developing client relationships, and ensuring successful candidate placements.

As the Co-Founding Recruitment Partner, you will co-lead all aspects of business development, recruitment strategy, and talent acquisition efforts for Substance. With more than 5 years of recruitment experience and a proven track record in business development and successful placements across the Asia Pacific region, you will be responsible for establishing our client base, building relationships, and managing end-to-end recruitment processes.

You will work closely with the CEO, Co Founder and the broader leadership team to drive the company’s vision forward, ensuring Substance becomes a trusted partner for businesses looking to tap into remote and fractional talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Business Development:
• Identify, target, and acquire new clients across APAC, the US, UK, Ireland, and the Middle East, Switzerland, Nordics.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, understanding their talent acquisition needs and offering tailored solutions.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to meet company growth objectives.
• Collaborate with the CEO to set revenue targets and track progress against key metrics.

• Recruitment Strategy & Execution:
• Manage full-cycle recruitment processes from sourcing to candidate placement, ensuring high-quality service delivery to clients.
• Leverage your expertise in recruitment to identify and attract top-tier talent from across the Asia Pacific, NORAM, MEA and other regions, particularly remote and fractional workers.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, and networking.
• Provide a consultative approach to both clients and candidates, guiding them through the recruitment process and making successful placements.

• Client & Candidate Management:
• Develop long-term client partnerships by providing exceptional service and maintaining a deep understanding of their needs.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience, managing communication and feedback throughout the recruitment process.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with clients and candidates post-placement to ensure satisfaction.

• Team Leadership & Collaboration:
• Play a key role in shaping the company culture and recruitment team as the business grows.
• Mentor and coach junior team members as they come on board, helping to build a strong and efficient recruitment function.

• Market Insights & Trends:
• Stay up-to-date with recruitment trends, market dynamics, and talent acquisition best practices in APAC, MEA, NORAM and other target regions.
• Analyze industry trends and competitive offerings to continuously improve the company’s recruitment solutions.

• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment agencies, with a focus on business development and successful placements in the Asia Pacific region.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of in-house talent acquisition experience.
• Proven track record of generating revenue through client acquisition and maintaining long-term client relationships.

• Skills:
• Strong business development skills, with the ability to identify new opportunities and close deals.
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking abilities, both with clients and candidates.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a consultative sales approach.
• Strategic thinker who can develop and execute recruitment strategies tailored to client needs.

• Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of the Asia Pacific recruitment landscape, including sourcing remote and fractional talent.
• Familiarity with using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.

• Attributes:
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the willingness to take ownership and drive the business forward.
• Resilient, adaptable, and ready to tackle challenges in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• A passion for recruitment and building strong, lasting client relationships.

Equity Partnership:

• As a co-founder, you will have the opportunity to share in the company’s success through equity ownership.

Flexible Remote Working Environment:

• Work from anywhere in the world while driving growth for a company with a global reach.

Growth Potential:

• Play a key role in scaling a business from the ground up, with opportunities for both professional and financial growth.