Business Development Representative

A trusted client has asked us to support them with the appointment of a Business Development Representative to join their growing team.

We're particularly interested in hearing from people with recruitment experience
, as many of the skills developed in recruitment can transfer really well into this position. If you are in agency recruitment, but don't see yourself building a career there, this is an opportunity to move into another competitive career path in the Sales and Marketing space.

You'll be joining a supportive team with plenty of scope to develop your skills, build your career and increase your earning potential.

• £10,000 - £15,000 first year bonus opportunity
• Remote working – 1 office day every fortnight.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave
• Company benefits package

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in recruitment, sales, business development or a similar role
• Is confident speaking to new people
• Enjoys building relationships
• Is commercially minded and motivated by results
• Is organised and pays attention to detail
• Is comfortable working towards targets
• Is ambitious and keen to progress

• Identify and engage with prospective clients
• Build and develop new business relationships
• Use a combination of phone, email and online channels to generate opportunities
• Research potential clients and understand their needs
• Qualify opportunities and work closely with the wider team
• Maintain accurate records and activity
• Work towards agreed targets and objectives

• Pick up the phone and start conversations with new people
• Research businesses and identify potential opportunities
• Try different approaches to improve results
• Work closely with colleagues to develop new opportunities

• Get creative with your approach
• Try something that doesn't quite work and have another go
• Celebrate a particularly good month

• Be expected to sit around waiting for opportunities to appear