BDM Recruitment - Hire Business Development Managers

BDM recruitment helps companies find business development managers who can create new commercial opportunities, build relationships and expand revenue channels.

HEMES recruits BDMs who combine prospecting, strategic thinking and partnership-building with strong ownership of growth outcomes.

What makes a strong BDM?

A strong Business Development Manager sees opportunities before they become obvious. They can identify markets, build new relationships, develop partnerships and turn early conversations into commercial value.

The best candidates are proactive, strategic and comfortable working with uncertainty.

When should you invest in business development manager hiring?

You should hire a BDM when your company wants to open new markets, create partnerships, explore new segments or build a more strategic approach to growth.

This role is especially valuable when growth cannot depend only on inbound leads or existing sales channels.

How HEMES supports BDM headhunting

As a business development manager recruitment agency, HEMES evaluates initiative, market understanding, communication skills and ability to turn ambiguity into action.

We define the type of business development profile your company needs. That might be a new-market builder, partnership developer, enterprise prospector or commercial generalist.

What we look for in BDM candidates

  • Market development experience: They understand how to open new territories, test demand and build commercial traction.
  • Commercial ownership: They understand revenue targets, pipeline quality, forecasting and account priorities.
  • Team management: They can coach managers or sales reps, set expectations and create accountability.
  • Strategic execution: They can turn plans into practical actions that improve performance.

Common BDM hiring situations

Companies come to HEMES when they need to recruit BDMs for new market entry, partnership development, enterprise outreach or strategic growth projects.

This can include hiring a first Sales Director, replacing a senior sales leader, strengthening regional management, improving team accountability or adding leadership for a specific product, market or revenue segment.

This can include hiring a first Sales Director, replacing a senior sales leader, strengthening regional management, improving team accountability or adding leadership for a specific product, market or revenue segment.

Why hire BDMs with HEMES

Experience
Find BDMs who can identify new markets, build relationships and create strategic growth opportunities.
Support
Add commercial ownership for partnerships, new segments or growth channels that need active development.
Fresh perspective
Bring in candidates who can work with uncertainty, test ideas and find routes to new revenue.
Speed
Accelerate business development with people who can start opening doors and building momentum.
Focus
Let your team stay focused on current sales channels while a BDM develops new opportunities.
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Working with Martynas and HEMES has been a smooth and results-driven experience. We successfully hired two local full-cycle Account Executives, one based in Sweden and another in Cyprus, to support our business development efforts across Europe. HEMES team quickly understood our hiring needs, sourced and selected high-quality candidates, and managed the recruitment process effectively. I’d recommend HEMES to any business looking to expand into new countries and hire their first local sales talent there.

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Aurimas Bakas
CEO & Founder
Copla

MTL Carton used Hemes to headhunt the export manager. Within 10 days they presented 6 relevant candidates and we hired 2 employees instead of 1. Hemes team listened and heard us very well. And that is probably the most valuable quality of the partners you are working with. We will be working with Hemes in the future.

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Ausra Vengryte
Head of Sales
MTL Carton

I've worked with quite a few recruiters over the years, and HEMES truly stands out at the top. Everything from communication to speed and execution is impeccable.We've hired two senior roles through them, and the experience has been consistently strong. They have a deep understanding of what senior roles in DTC businesses actually require, take the time to get alignment right, and vet candidates thoroughly, making the process smooth and saving us a lot of time in finding top-tier talent.We’re going to continue working with them and can only recommend them highly.

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Darius Kunca
Co-founder, CMO
Head X group

What makes the perfect match for your sales team recruiter/head hunter? Edvin fits the bill perfectly. With years of industry experience, from cold calls to closing enterprise deals, hundreds of interviews, and a track record of hiring and firing for various sales roles, Edvin can swiftly identify and secure your next top-performing salesperson. Highly recommended for your next outsourced sales headhunter decision.

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Jevgenij Polonis
CEO & Co-founder
GoRamp

When we realized we needed support finding a senior sales leader, we reached out to HEMES. From the very first call, the team reacted immediately, they already had relevant candidates in their network and started introductions right away.Throughout the process, Martynas and Edvin were incredibly supportive, always available, proactive, and focused on helping us move forward quickly and effectively.The result? We found the right person for our team even faster than expected.If you’re looking for a true recruitment partner, not just someone who posts job ads, I can genuinely recommend HEMES.

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Saulė Buivydienė
Head of People
IGLU TECH

Working with Martynas and HEMES was a very professional and well-structured experience. The process was extensive, with multiple alignment discussions focused on long-term fit, expectations, and the realities of leading sales for a premium D2C business in the US.Communication was clear, honest, and consistent throughout, which made the final decision feel well-considered on both sides. I’d confidently recommend Martynas and HEMES to both companies and senior sales leaders.

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Vladyslav B.
Head of B2C
Hansø Home

Exceptional Boutique Recruiting Experience: Collaborating with Edvin was a standout experience. From understanding our unique needs to delivering top-tier candidates, every step was seamless. Edvin doesn't just fill positions; they build lasting partnerships. Highly recommend!

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A. Bagdonavičius
CEO & Co-founder
CTO2B

I've been working with Edvin when he was a VP of sales, first at Whatagraph and then at Favro. One thing that struck me with Edvin was his ability to hire and assemble high-performing sales teams. It was a no-brainer to work with Edvin to hire SDRs, Sales Executives, and other sales roles when he launched HEMES. Edvin kept delivering, and I highly recommend his services!

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JB Daguené
CEO & Co-founder
Evergrowth

RoyaltyRange recently worked with Edvin to find sales talents. I'm very happy with the results. HEMES quickly found great candidates for our tricky-to-fill roles. They understood our needs well and got experienced professionals to us fast. If you need help with sales hiring and want a partner who delivers, HEMES is the go-to choice.

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Asta Rudzikiene
Director
RoyaltyRange
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