Business Development Executive in Edinburgh

We\’re Hiring: Business Development Executive (temporary staffing)

Location: Edinburgh

Company: Workforce International UK

Full-Time | £30,000 pa + Commission + benefits

About Us

Backed by over 50 years of global staffing experience, Workforce International UK connects employers with exceptional local and international talent. As part of the Workforce Holdings Group, we combine global reach with local UK insight to deliver recruitment solutions that focus on skills, values, and exceptional service.

We are a fast-growing UK company which is part of Workforce Holdings, headquartered in South Africa and presently operating in 13 countries, with more than contractors.

The Role

As Business Development Executive, you\’ll be at the forefront of our growth strategy. You\’ll identify new business opportunities, build strong relationships with clients, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver exceptional workforce solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute strategic plans to attract new clients and grow existing accounts
• Connect with decision makers within our target sectors and secure face to face meetings
• Build and maintain strong relationships with decision-makers across various sectors
• Collaborate with recruitment teams to ensure client needs are met effectively
• Prepare and deliver compelling proposals and presentations
• Meet and exceed sales targets and KPIs

What We\’re Looking For

• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing opportunities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Experience selling temporary staffing solutions in the UK labour market (in either engineering, social care, construction, manufacturing or logistics)
• Based in or around Edinburgh
• Own car and UK driver\’s license
• Ability to travel regularly to attend and exhibit at industry events across the UK

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + uncapped commission for achieving targets
• Flexible working arrangements (Remote/hybrid)
• Company pension, laptop, mobile phone
• Travel and entertainment allowance
• Full marketing support
• Career progression with potential to establish and grow regional and international branches

Ready to Join Us?

If you\’re a driven professional with a passion for growth and client success, we\’d love to hear from you.