Senior Business Development Executive – Engineering Division
Senior Business Development Executive – Engineering Division
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About Us
At Hamlyn Williams, we specialize in providing top-tier recruitment solutions across highly regulated sectors. Our Engineering Division partners with leading organizations in pharmaceutical automation, biotech, medical devices, and industrial engineering, connecting them with world-class technical talent. We're seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to drive growth and deepen our footprint in this critical sector.
The Role
As a Senior Business Development Executive, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our client base, nurturing strategic partnerships, and positioning Hamlyn Williams as a go-to talent partner in the engineering space. You’ll leverage your commercial acumen and industry knowledge to identify opportunities, shape tailored recruitment solutions, and influence senior-level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and execute a strategic business development plan focused on Engineering markets such as pharmaceutical manufacturing, automation, process controls, and life sciences.
* Proactively identify and engage with new clients within regulated industries, building strong, long-term relationships.
* Consult with clients to understand their technical hiring needs and design custom recruitment strategies (contingent, retained, SoWs, or project-based).
* Collaborate closely with delivery consultants to ensure successful fulfilment of roles and projects.
* Attend industry events, trade shows, and networking sessions to maintain market visibility and intelligence.
* Drive commercial growth through upselling, cross-selling, and developing multi-site or international client accounts.
* Act as a market expert, providing insights on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity.
Required Experience & Skills
* 3+ years of experience in business development or recruitment within engineering, life sciences, pharma, or automation sectors.
* Proven track record of winning and managing high-value client accounts.
* Strong understanding of technical roles in regulated or manufacturing environments (e.g., automation engineers, validation, process engineering, CQV).
* Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
* Able to operate with autonomy, drive performance, and work collaboratively within a team.
* Experience working with Statement of Work (SOW) or project-based service models is a strong plus.
* Work in a high-growth, high-impact team within a global recruitment firm.
* Access to leading-edge training, tools, and market data to help you succeed.
* Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
* Clear progression pathway into leadership or strategic account management roles.
* Supportive, entrepreneurial culture that values initiative and innovation.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Engineering
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
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