Senior Business Development & Commercial Lead (Europe)

About People & Partners Group

About the Role

The Senior Business Development & Commercial Lead (Europe) is a senior, revenue -owning role responsible for driving European client acquisition and long -term commercial growth for People & Partners Group.

This role focuses on originating, structuring, and closing high -value, multi -service engagements across Employer of Record (EOR), Payroll, Executive Search, and HR Advisory. It is a consultative, relationship -led position suited to a commercially mature professional who enjoys ownership, autonomy, and measurable outcomes.

The role is not transactional or volume -driven; success is defined by quality deals, recurring revenue, and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and win European clients operating in or expanding across Africa
  

• Lead senior -level consultative sales discussions with HR Directors, CFOs, COOs, and Founders
  

• Structure and close complex, multi -service, recurring contracts
  

• Build and activate referral, channel, and strategic partnerships across Europe
  

• Own client relationships end -to -end, from initial engagement through contract execution
  

• Contribute to commercial strategy, pricing models, and service packaging
  

• Collaborate closely with delivery teams to ensure successful client onboarding and retention
  

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in B2B business development, sales leadership, or commercial roles
  
  
• Proven track record of closing complex, consultative, high -value deals
  
  
• Experience selling professional services such as HR, payroll, outsourcing, advisory, or similar solutions
  
  
• Strong European business network; exposure to African markets is a strong advantage
  
  
• Ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and decision -makers
  
  
• High level of commercial judgment, ownership mindset, and self -direction
  

Benefits

• Monthly base/retainer of USD 1,000 – 2,000 (flexible for strong profiles)
  
  
• Uncapped commission on all closed revenue
  
  
• Performance accelerators for consistent delivery
  
  
• Six -figure annual earning potential for top performers
  
  
• High autonomy with direct impact on company growth
  
  
• Opportunity to grow into a broader regional or global commercial leadership role
  
  
• Work with a founder -led firm in a clear scale and expansion phase