Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Location:

London (Field-Based / Office-Based) Earnings: £80,000 per annum Uncapped OTE. (Negotiable basic salary) Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Industry: Recruitment | Sales | Business Development

Job Description Are you a driven Business Development Executive who enjoys winning new business, building relationships and turning opportunities into long-term partnerships? At REC Source , we're looking for an ambitious, confident and commercially minded Business Development Executive to help us expand our presence across London. We're a growing recruitment business specialising in the Driving, Logistics and Industrial sectors , providing reliable staffing solutions to businesses ranging from independent operators to major national organisations.

This isn't a role where you'll spend your entire day sitting behind a desk making calls. We believe some of the best business relationships start with a conversation, a handshake and the confidence to get out there and meet potential clients. As our Business Development Executive , you'll have the freedom to identify opportunities, visit businesses, build relationships with decision-makers and play a key role in our continued growth.

If you're someone who enjoys the challenge of opening doors, winning new clients and seeing the direct results of your efforts, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities Identify and develop new business opportunities across London, focusing on the Driving, Logistics, Warehousing and Industrial sectors. Proactively approach potential clients through face-to-face visits, cold calling, networking, referrals and targeted prospecting. Arrange and attend meetings with business owners, transport managers, warehouse managers, HR teams and key decision-makers. Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified sales opportunities. Understand prospective clients' staffing challenges and present tailored recruitment solutions.

Negotiate commercial terms, rates and service agreements. Convert new business opportunities into long-term client partnerships. Work closely with our recruitment and operations teams to ensure a smooth transition from sales to service delivery. Maintain accurate records of sales activities, opportunities and follow-ups using our in-house CRM platform. Consistently work towards individual sales targets and business growth objectives. What We're Looking For We're interested in speaking with people who have the drive, confidence and determination to succeed in business development.

Essential Requirements:
Previous experience in Business Development, B2B Sales, Field Sales or a similar commercially focused role. A proactive approach to generating new business rather than relying solely on inbound leads. Confidence approaching businesses, introducing services and engaging with decision-makers. Strong communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills. A resilient, positive attitude with the ability to handle objections and rejection. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a sales pipeline independently.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London. Desirable, But Not Essential:
Previous experience selling recruitment or staffing solutions. Knowledge of the Driving, Logistics, Transport, Warehousing or Industrial sectors. An existing network of business contacts across London. Experience negotiating recruitment rates, margins or commercial agreements. Recruitment industry experience is an advantage, but we're equally interested in successful B2B sales professionals from other industries who have the right attitude and transferable skills.

What We Offer Negotiable basic salary, plus the opportunity to increase your earnings…