Business Development Manager
Location: Covering the vibrant North East industrial network - Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham
Salary: Up to £49,000 plus car allowance, uncapped commission and award-winning benefits
Gi Group is expanding across the North East, and we're looking for a driven Business Development Manager to lead the charge. You'll take ownership of developing new opportunities, building partnerships with industrial clients, and delivering tailored solutions in collaboration with our branch teams.
Key Focus for the Business Development Manager:
Generate and win new industrial business across the region
Build strong, long-term client relationships
Work closely with operations to deliver excellence
This role suits experienced BDEs or Senior Consultants who want to focus purely on business development.
What You'll Do as Business Development Manager:
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities in the industrial recruitment sector.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients by understanding their needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
Collaborate with branches to maximise client engagement and revenue potential.
Develop and execute strategic sales plans to meet and exceed financial targets.
Foster long-term client partnerships to ensure continued satisfaction and loyalty. What We Offer our Business Development Manager:
Competitive Salary & Commission: Salary plus car allowance, with uncapped commission potential.
Career Progression: Opportunities to grow within a global organisation, including leadership pathways and skill development.
Generous Holiday Package: 25 days of annual leave (rising to 30 with tenure), plus public holidays and an extra day off for your birthday.
Exclusive Benefits: Access discounts at leading retailers, healthcare programs, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Extensive Training: Enhance your career with tailored training programs designed to sharpen your expertise and leadership skills.
Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collaborative, inclusive workplace that values your contributions.Why Join Gi Group?
Global Presence: Work with a diverse range of clients and candidates across international markets.
Teamwork Culture: Share leads and collaborate across Gi Group Holding brands to amplify success.
Impactful Role: Make a significant contribution to our growth strategy while advancing your career.Who We're Looking For in a Business Development Manager:
We are seeking an accomplished industrial recruitment professional with:
A genuine passion for sales and client engagement.
A proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
A results-driven mindset with a commitment to excellence.Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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