This is a 360 recruitment role as a Business Development Consultant with a strong emphasis on sales and business development. You will have the autonomy to grow your desk, develop key accounts and maximise revenue opportunities. Based in Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
Your Focus Will Be:
Generating new business through proactive sales calls and client visits
Building your own pipeline and consistently converting leads into long-term clients
Identifying gaps in the market and capitalising on opportunities
Negotiating rates, terms of business and service agreements
Upselling and cross-selling additional recruitment solutions
Maximising margin and increasing profitability across your desk
Hitting and exceeding weekly, monthly and quarterly revenue targets
Building strong, lasting relationships that turn into repeat business
Alongside the sales focus, you will:
Source, screen and interview candidates
Proactively market candidates to clients
Manage the full recruitment cycle from vacancy qualification to placement
Maintain compliance and high service standards
Participate in a shared out-of-hours rota
What We're Looking For:
A strong sales background (recruitment experience ideal but not essential)
Confident negotiator who can influence decision-makers
Target-driven and financially motivated
Resilient, competitive and energised by achieving results
Ability to manage a busy desk while maintaining high service levels
Commercially aware with the mindset to run a profitable desk
Knowledge of the Somerset/Dorset market would be highly advantageous.
What You'll Get:
Competitive basic salary from £27K
OTE £35K+ with uncapped earning potential
Clear, rewarding commission structure
Additional new business bonuses
Autonomy to grow your own desk
Full training and ongoing sales development
Dedicated marketing support
Centralised payroll and compliance assistance
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
Birthday off paid
Holiday incentives and buy-back scheme
Workplace pension
24/7 employee wellbeing support
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