At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive new client acquisition in high-demand sectors like engineering and construction.
- Company: A growing recruitment and staffing business with a strong brand reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, modern facilities, and clear progression opportunities.
- Other info: Field-based role with flexibility to manage your own schedule.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in business development or sales, with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 41850 - 51150 £ per year.
A growing recruitment and staffing business is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new client acquisition across industrial engineering, construction, equipment hire and plant hire markets. The company is expanding due to sustained demand and requires a commercially minded professional who can build a strong pipeline, convert opportunities and support long-term strategic growth. This role suits someone who understands operational cycles, annual shutdowns and workforce planning within industrial environments.
The Role
- You will be responsible for identifying, engaging and securing new business opportunities across high-demand sectors.
- This is a field-based, relationship-led role requiring regular client visits and the ability to manage your own diary effectively.
- Key responsibilities include:
- Researching and targeting organisations with planned shutdowns, maintenance periods or high-volume staffing needs.
- Developing tailored proposals and presenting solutions that align with client operational requirements.
- Spending two to three days per week visiting clients, conducting site meetings and building strong commercial relationships.
- Managing a structured pipeline, tracking activity and reporting outcomes to support strategic planning.
- Working closely with the recruitment delivery team to ensure seamless handover from initial engagement through to fulfilment.
- Monitoring market trends, competitor activity and sector developments to identify new opportunities.
- Representing the business professionally at client meetings, industry events and networking opportunities.
Requirements
- Proven experience in business development, account management or sales within recruitment, industrial engineering, construction, equipment or plant hire.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert new business opportunities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with confidence in client-facing environments.
- Ability to manage a field-based schedule and maintain consistent activity levels.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
Nice to Have
- Existing network within industrial engineering, construction or equipment hire.
- Experience supporting energy-from-waste, material-handling, or heavy-engineering recruitment projects.
- A proactive, target-driven approach with a commitment to delivering results.
Whats on Offer
- Competitive salary between £45,000 and £50,000 depending on experience.
- Modern facilities, strong brand reputation and high-quality tools.
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
Business Development Manager employer: Permanent Personnel Ltd (Rec 2 Rec Search)
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Contact Details:
Permanent Personnel Ltd (Rec 2 Rec Search) Recruitment Team
