Business Development Executive

Benefits

• A very attractive basic salary and bonus scheme.
• Membership to a premium gym and health club in Newcastle.
• Staff social events.
• Fast-moving, dynamic work environment.
• Representation of leading multinational and SME companies in the region.
• Full training and continuous development.
• Close-knit, team‑oriented culture with full support for all staff.
• Part of a global staffing group with continuous expansion.
• Fully accredited Investors in People organisation to Gold Standard – rewards, training and progression for a long‑term, highly motivating career.
• Exceptional rewards for achieving key business results.

MTrec Recruitment, part of the Japanese‑owned global staffing group – Openup Group, is a leading recruitment organisation in the North‑East. Established in 2006, the business has experienced rapid growth and expansion over the past 20 years and continues to expand its operations.

We provide high‑quality recruitment solutions to the North‑East manufacturing/engineering and commercial sectors, including temporary and permanent placement services. We operate a highly cohesive, team‑based structure that ensures all of our customers and candidates receive the best service possible. MTrec is a corporate member of the REC and holds Investors in People – Gold accreditation. All staff are trained in the Certificate of Recruitment Practice as part of their ongoing professional development.

To strengthen our sales/business development teams, we are looking to recruit an experienced sales professional to develop new business sales opportunities for the technical, commercial and industrial recruitment teams.

Ideal candidates may have previous experience in sales and business development, or in the recruitment industry, and are eager to focus on the client side and generate new opportunities and vacancies for the recruitment teams.

• Work with internal recruitment teams to identify new commercial opportunities and clients.
• Make a target of 50 calls per day, focusing on cold calls and client outreach.
• Engage in new business sales activities.
• Conduct extensive marketing research to target existing and new sectors.
• Ensure high‑level and consistent business development activities are completed daily.
• Attend sales meetings to deliver company presentations.
• Complete daily and weekly management reports.
• Develop and implement innovative ideas to support business growth.
• Expand client base across a variety of commercial vertical markets.

• Experience of working in business‑to‑business sales is essential.
• A proven track record of winning new business.
• A genuine desire to work in a business development role, motivated by achievement and developing new clients.
• Previous experience in the recruitment industry is desirable.
• Enjoyment of cold calling, attending client visits and generating new business.
• Excellent listening skills.