Location: Milton Keynes (Flexible Hybrid Approach)
Company Overview
Join a leading recruitment agency renowned for its innovation and excellence. We are seeking our first Business Development Manager to spearhead growth and drive success. With a myriad of recruitment tools, products, and a world-class delivery team at your disposal, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our business.
Role Overview
As our inaugural Business Development Manager, you will have the autonomy to lead our business development strategy. Your role will involve leveraging your recruitment expertise to identify new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and drive revenue growth. This position is ideal for a professional with a proven track record in recruitment, either in a pure BDM role or a 360 position, who is looking to focus exclusively on business development.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement a strategic business development plan to drive growth and achieve revenue targets.
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building a robust pipeline of prospective clients.
* Establish and maintain strong client relationships, understanding their recruitment needs and providing tailored solutions.
* Collaborate with the delivery team to ensure seamless service delivery and client satisfaction.
* Utilise a range of recruitment tools and products to enhance business development efforts.
* Conduct market research to stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activity.
* Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to potential clients.
* Negotiate terms of business and close opportunities effectively.
Requirements
* Proven experience in recruitment, either in a pure Business Development Manager role or a 360 position.
* Demonstrated success in business development and client acquisition.
* Strong understanding of the recruitment industry and market dynamics.
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
* Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
* Proficiency with recruitment tools and technology.
* Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
* Based in or willing to commute to Milton Keynes, with flexibility for hybrid working.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
* Flexible hybrid working environment.
* Access to state-of-the-art recruitment tools and products.
* Support from a world-class delivery team.
* Opportunity to make a significant impact and shape the future of the business.
* Continuous professional development and career progression opportunities.