Business Development Manager - London

Location: London - Hybrid (with travel to client sites as required)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Salary: Competitive basic salary plus uncapped commission and benefits

About the role:
We are seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to develop and manage commercial opportunities across London. The post-holder will focus on winning new clients, expanding existing accounts and delivering sustainable revenue growth. You will partner with delivery teams to design resourcing solutions, lead commercial negotiations and be accountable for achieving sales targets while ensuring excellent client service.

Key responsibilities:

• Proactively prospect for and win new business across target sectors in London through outreach, networking and tender activity.

• Manage and develop a pipeline of opportunities, progressing leads through the sales cycle to contract signature.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, understanding their workforce needs and proposing tailored solutions.

• Prepare commercial proposals, quotations and presentations; lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions.

• Work collaboratively with Account Managers, Recruiters and operations teams to ensure successful mobilisation and ongoing service delivery.

• Achieve and exceed London sales targets and KPIs, reporting progress to senior management.

• Monitor market and competitor activity, providing insights to inform service development and pricing strategies.

• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings as required, promoting the company’s brand and values.

About you:

• Proven track record in business development or sales within recruitment, workforce solutions, staffing or related B2B services.

• Strong commercial acumen with experience preparing proposals, managing negotiations and closing deals.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport at senior client levels.

• Highly organised and target-driven, able to manage a pipeline and prioritise activity to deliver results.

• Confident working independently across a dispersed geography and comfortable with regular travel to client sites across London and surrounding areas.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM systems; quick to learn internal ATS and sales tools.

• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for client visits preferred.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, uncapped commission and performance incentives.

• Award-winning benefits package and company pension scheme.

• Structured training and development with clear progression opportunities.

• Supportive, collaborative team environment and modern systems and tools.

Additional information:

• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.