Business Development Manager

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We are now recruiting for an experienced Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition and revenue growth across the North East of England.
This is a pure new-business position, focused on winning permanent, temporary and contract recruitment opportunities across a wide range of industries.
This role is ideal for a commercially driven recruiter or sales professional who thrives on building relationships, opening new accounts, and growing a high-performing client base.
You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, developing key partnerships, and positioning our recruitment solutions to meet the hiring needs of businesses across multiple sectors.
Key Responsibilities
* Proactively identify and win new client business through outbound sales, networking, referrals, and market research
* Build and maintain long-term relationships with new and existing clients
* Conduct client meetings to understand hiring needs, workforce plans, and recruitment challenges
* Present tailored recruitment solutions and negotiate commercial terms
* Secure new PSL agreements and exclusive recruitment partnerships
* Work closely with delivery teams to ensure accurate job briefings and timely delivery
* Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales reporting
* Attend local networking events, job fairs, and industry functions
* Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly revenue targets
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in recruitment sales, business development, or account management
* Strong track record of winning new business in a B2B environment
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
* Confident conducting meetings with senior decision-makers
* Highly organised, self-motivated, and target-driven
* Experience using CRM systems
What We Offer
* Uncapped commission scheme
* Clear progression pathway into Senior BDM / Sales Lead roles
* Ongoing sales and leadership training
* Supportive, high-performance team culture
Location:
Middlesbrough
Salary:
£35,000 - £45,000 /annum plus commission
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Sales

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