Business Development Manager
CV-LibraryFarnborough, HampshirepermanentPosted: 30 April 2026
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With decades of success, a strong reputation, and a people-first culture, this organisation partners with leading businesses across multiple sectors, helping them secure specialist talent in areas such as Health & Safety, Environment, Sustainability, Quality and related disciplines. They are known for long term relationships, expert market knowledge and exceptional service delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities and building lasting client partnerships.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and targeting prospective clients across a range of sectors
* Conducting outbound sales activity including calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach and networking
* Securing meetings with decision-makers and converting prospects into active clients
* Understanding client recruitment challenges and presenting tailored solutions
* Building and managing a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
* Working closely with delivery/recruitment teams to ensure excellent client service
* Negotiating commercial terms and winning new business agreements
* Maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting on activity/performance
* Representing the business professionally in the market and promoting brand reputation
Our client are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in B2B sales, business development, recruitment or consultative selling
* Confident making outbound approaches and engaging senior stakeholders
* Motivated by targets, performance and earning potential
* Resilient, self-driven and highly organised
* Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
* Commercially aware and solution-focused
* Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
What's on offer:
* Competitive base salary
* Uncapped commission structure
* Clear progression opportunities
* Supportive and high performing culture
* Established brand with an excellent market reputation
* Ongoing training and development
With decades of success, a strong reputation, and a people-first culture, this organisation partners with leading businesses across multiple sectors, helping them secure specialist talent in areas such as Health & Safety, Environment, Sustainability, Quality and related disciplines. They are known for long term relationships, expert market knowledge and exceptional service delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive sales professional who thrives on opening doors, creating opportunities and building lasting client partnerships.
Key responsibilities:
* Identifying and targeting prospective clients across a range of sectors
* Conducting outbound sales activity including calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn outreach and networking
* Securing meetings with decision-makers and converting prospects into active clients
* Understanding client recruitment challenges and presenting tailored solutions
* Building and managing a strong pipeline of qualified opportunities
* Working closely with delivery/recruitment teams to ensure excellent client service
* Negotiating commercial terms and winning new business agreements
* Maintaining accurate CRM records and reporting on activity/performance
* Representing the business professionally in the market and promoting brand reputation
Our client are looking for someone who is:
* Experienced in B2B sales, business development, recruitment or consultative selling
* Confident making outbound approaches and engaging senior stakeholders
* Motivated by targets, performance and earning potential
* Resilient, self-driven and highly organised
* Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills
* Commercially aware and solution-focused
* Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team culture
What's on offer:
* Competitive base salary
* Uncapped commission structure
* Clear progression opportunities
* Supportive and high performing culture
* Established brand with an excellent market reputation
* Ongoing training and development