Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive – Recruitment (South West - Hybrid Working)

My client is a well-established, multi-national recruitment agency with a strong presence across Europe, and they are now looking to expand their sales function in the South West with the addition of a driven Business Development Executive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation with a strong reputation in the industrial recruitment sector.

The Role
This is a pure business development position focused on winning new clients. You will be responsible for identifying, approaching, and securing new business opportunities across a large and largely untapped territory.

Unlike traditional 360 recruitment roles, you will not be responsible for filling vacancies — instead, you will hand over all secured business to an experienced delivery team, allowing you to focus solely on what you do best: generating new revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Proactively engaging decision-makers through cold and warm outreach
• Attending client meetings and presenting recruitment solutions
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Managing your pipeline and activity through CRM systems (Salesforce)
• Networking and developing your professional presence (including LinkedIn)

About the Opportunity

• Realistic and achievable annual target 
• Large geographical area with significant growth potential
• Access to a well-established client database (lapsed clients count towards your target)
• Full support from an experienced recruitment delivery team
• Industry-leading tools including Salesforce CRM and LinkedIn Sales Navigator

About the Company

• A modern, progressive organisation that genuinely values its employees
• Strong focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 
• Excellent reputation for employee care, flexibility, and career development
• Proven business model separating sales and delivery — highly effective and results-driven

You will report into an experienced and supportive manager who is well-respected within the business and committed to helping her team succeed.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong business development / B2B sales experience (recruitment experience advantageous but not essential)
• Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary (£35 + depending on experience)
• Car allowance
• Uncapped commission structure
• Hybrid working (3–4 days from home once established)
• Private healthcare (after qualifying period)
• Health & wellbeing support
• Discounted shopping and gym membership
• Career development programmes and online learning
• Quarterly team events and annual celebrations
• Long service awards

This is an excellent opportunity for a sales-focused professional who wants to focus purely on winning business, with full operational support behind them and genuine earning potential.

If you’re ambitious, commercially driven, and looking for a role where your efforts are truly rewarded, we’d love to hear from you.