Business Development Executive

Business Development Executive

Tootal Building, Oxford Road, Manchester

We are hiring at Maxwell Bond for a Business Development Executive to join our business. This role is ideal for those who build great relationships with clients and enjoy winning new business.

We are a multi-award-winning technology and digital recruitment partner headquartered in the heart of Manchester. Our mission is simple:
Maximising People's Potential. We aren't just recruiters; we are strategic partners to some of the UK's most innovative tech hubs, built on the core values of Trust, Innovation, and Inspiration. Our journey has been defined by rapid growth and as we continue to scale, we are expanding our specialist teams to meet the surging demand from our clients. By adding ambitious new team members, we ensure that Maxwell Bond remains at the forefront of the Tech recruitment market, offering unrivalled career progression and the opportunity to work alongside the industry's top talent.

As a Business Development Executive in our recruitment business, you will focus exclusively on the client-facing side of the recruitment lifecycle. Your primary objective is to identify, engage, and secure new business opportunities with high-growth tech firms and established enterprises. You will act as a consultative partner, selling our bespoke talent partnership services and helping businesses solve their most complex hiring challenges.

• New Business Acquisition:
  Identify and pursue new client opportunities through strategic outreach, networking, and market research.
• Relationship Management:
  Build and maintain long‑term relationships with senior stakeholders, including C‑suite, HR Leaders, and Hiring Managers.
• Consultative Selling:
  Understand client business goals to offer tailored staffing solutions, from permanent hiring to exclusive talent partnerships.
• Pitching & Proposals:
  Lead client meetings, deliver impactful presentations, and manage the full sales cycle from initial qualification to contract negotiation.
• Strategic Growth:
  Develop and execute account plans to diversify revenue streams within existing and new client portfolios.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with our internal Delivery Team to ensure high‑quality fulfilment of the roles you win.

• Experience:
  
  Proven track record in B2B sales or recruitment business development, ideally within the Professional Services or Technology sectors.
• Commercial Acumen: A natural ability to spot opportunities and a consultative approach to high‑value sales.
• Influence:
  Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage and influence senior decision‑makers.
• Drive: A self‑motivated, target‑driven individual who thrives on winning new business and achieving growth.
• Values:
  Aligned with our core values of Trust, Integrity, Innovation & Inspiration.

• Earnings:
  Competitive base salary with an uncapped commission structure.
• Growth: A clear, transparent path for career advancement and professional development.
• Environment:
  Exceptional 'Grade A' office space in the centre of Manchester, with a friendly & welcoming environment, free fruit & barista coffee.
• Perks:
  Lunch clubs, holiday incentives, cycle‑to‑work and tech schemes, health care, regular team social and charity events.