Senior Business Development Consultant in London

Location: London Bridge | Hybrid

Salary: £35-40K + uncapped commission

Hours: 8:30 AM – 6 PM (Early Friday Finish)

Start Date: ASAP

Drive Growth. Build Partnerships. Shape the Future.

At Potensis, we’re looking for an experienced recruitment professional who thrives on winning new business and building lasting client relationships. This is a client-facing, business development-focused role where you’ll be responsible for identifying opportunities, winning new clients, understanding hiring needs, and acting as the strategic partner throughout the recruitment process. Once roles are secured, you’ll hand them over to our specialist delivery consultants to source and manage candidates, allowing you to focus on growing your client portfolio. You’ll then step back in during the final stages to manage negotiations, offers and secure successful placements. If you’re passionate about business development but want the support of a dedicated delivery function, this is the perfect opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Develop new business opportunities within the UK Property & Construction market.
• Build long‑term relationships with hiring managers, directors and key decision‑makers.
• Conduct client meetings to understand hiring strategies and recruitment challenges.
• Win and negotiate exclusive and retained recruitment opportunities.
• Partner closely with delivery consultants, providing detailed role briefings and ensuring a seamless recruitment process.
• Remain the primary client contact throughout the recruitment lifecycle, providing updates, managing expectations and maintaining exceptional service levels.
• Re‑engage during offer management, negotiations and placement completion to maximise successful outcomes.
• Grow existing accounts through strategic account management, cross‑selling and identifying further hiring opportunities.
• Represent Potensis as a trusted recruitment partner and market expert.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven recruitment experience with a strong track record in business development.
• Confident winning new clients and developing long‑term commercial relationships.
• A consultative, solutions-focused approach with excellent communication skills.
• Commercially driven with a passion for generating revenue and growing accounts.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple client relationships.
• Motivated by autonomy, career progression and uncapped earning potential.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission.
• Focus on what you do best – winning business – supported by a dedicated delivery team.
• Clear progression into Principal Consultant, Business Manager or Leadership roles.
• Hybrid working with one day working from home after probation.
• Early finish Fridays (4:30 PM).
• Generous annual leave plus extra day off for your birthday.
• Regular incentives, team rewards and international trips.
• Breakfast and lunch in office every period and a well‑stocked office kitchen on hand.
• Access to an exclusive local business discount scheme.
• A collaborative, ambitious and supportive culture.

Why Potensis

At Potensis, we believe the best recruiters don’t have to do everything. Our model allows experienced consultants to focus on building relationships, winning business and becoming trusted advisers, while working alongside specialist delivery consultants who manage the recruitment process. This enables you to spend more time developing your market, increasing your billings and creating long‑term partnerships, all while being backed by an experienced team and a respected brand within the Property & Construction sector. If you’re looking for a role where your strength is business development rather than candidate delivery, we’d love to hear from you.