New Business Development Manager

We’re looking for a motivated and ambitious New Business Development Manager to fuel growth in our recruitment business – joining on a temp to perm basis. You’ll drive business success by building strong B2B relationships, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals, and ensuring client needs are met. With a focus on expanding our customer base, you’ll play a key role in driving revenue and nurturing long-term client partnerships. If you’re ready to bring energy, enthusiasm, and a proven track record in sales, we want you on our team!, As an experienced sales expert yourself, you already know the role well. It’s all about driving the company’s growth by identifying, pursuing, and securing new business opportunities, building relationships with potential new clients. This is a standalone role, so you will be proactive and hands on with a proven track record in implementing business development strategies, driving sales, and expanding market presence.

Key areas of responsibility:

• New business development – develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets and grow the customer base (identify/pursue new business opportunities, markets, and partnerships; manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to closing, ensuring high satisfaction; build a strong sales pipeline through targeted outreach and cold calling; turn client engagement into actionable business opportunities)

• Stakeholder relationship management – establish and nurture strong relationships with key new clients, partners and stakeholders, delivering exceptional service to ensure new client satisfaction and retention

• Market research and Collaboration – stay informed on industry developments/best practices and conduct market research to identify opportunities and analyse trends and competitors. Track KPIs to evaluate business development effectiveness. Work closely with internal teams to deliver client-focused solutions and marketing support

We’re looking for a standalone, proactive, experienced sales expert to support Stopgap with our business development., To be successful in the role of a New Business Development Manager, you will be/have:

• Proven experience in business development or sales within recruitment a must

• Strong track record in generating new business and hitting sales targets

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Commercially savvy with a deep understanding of market dynamics

• Self-motivation, proactivity, and be results-driven

• Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting and reporting

• Proficient in CRM tools (e.g., Apollo) and Microsoft Office; Sales Navigator experience essential

• High ethical standards and alignment with company values

• Positive, energetic, and entrepreneurial mindset

At Stopgap, our team comes first. We have a hybrid working offering (2 days per week in the office) and a fun office environment (including free breakfast, fruit and a fully stocked drink fridge). We offer a generous salary and holidays, a ‘Mind, Body and Soul’ allowance, and regular social events and annual away days!

If you can tick ALL the boxes, then please apply online now outlining why this is the perfect role for you and why you’re the perfect candidate for us.

You must have native-level English Skills and the right to work in the UK.

Rowan Lawrence

07989 502 394

rowan.lawrence@stopgap.co.uk