Business Development Manager - Manufacturing

The Company

Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency known for delivering high standards, genuine partnership, and market-leading expertise. We work across engineering and manufacturing, providing tailored recruitment solutions that consistently deliver results.

We are looking for a experienced Business Development Manager with a strong background in contract manufacturing recruitment to join our growing team.

This is a new business-focused role
, where success will come from your ability to build relationships, open doors, and re-engage clients. You ll spend much of your time out meeting clients across the Birmingham and wider Midlands area
, developing opportunities and growing your network.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on winning new business, enjoys autonomy, and has a proven track record of generating revenue within contract recruitment in the manufacturing sector.

You can be based remotely across the Midlands, with the option to work from or visit our Aylesbury office as needed.

• Driving new business development across the manufacturing sector, with a focus on contract recruitment
• Proactively winning new clients and re-engaging lapsed accounts
• Building strong relationships with key decision‑makers across engineering and manufacturing environments
• Spending the majority of your time in the field, identifying opportunities and developing partnerships
• Working closely with delivery teams to ensure successful fulfilment of client requirements
• Managing your own pipeline, activity, and sales strategy to consistently hit and exceed targets
• Establishing a strong presence across the Birmingham and Midlands market

• Proven experience in contract manufacturing recruitment
  , with a strong focus on business development
• A track record of winning new business and growing client accounts
• Established network within engineering / manufacturing sectors
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to identify opportunities
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• A driven, self‑motivated, and resilient approach
• Ability to work autonomously in a field‑based role
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Car allowance/Company car
• Incentives including Michelin‑star dining, VIP experiences, and luxury holidays (e.g. New York, Dubai)
• Private healthcare or gym membership
• Flexible, field-based working with autonomy over your diary
• Early Friday finishes, free parking, laptop and phone
• Structured onboarding, ongoing development, and clear progression pathways
• Long‑service recognition including extra leave and rewards

If you re an experienced contract recruiter in the manufacturing space looking for a true Business Development role with autonomy, earning potential, and territory ownership
, we d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Josie Shear for a confidential discussion.