Business Development Executive
📍 Location: Leicester (LE19 1SX)
💰 Salary: £32,000 - £41,000 (DOE) + Uncapped Commission
🕒 Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm (flexibility available)
Build Your Sales Career in Recruitment
Optima UK is a well-established, independent recruitment agency based in Leicester, specialising in Manufacturing, Engineering, and Professional Services recruitment across the UK.
We are looking for ambitious, sales-driven individuals to join our busy Manufacturing division, Engineering and Professional Services desks.
This is a 180 recruitment role, giving you ownership of your desk-developing new business and building client relationships.
If you enjoy winning new business, building relationships, and earning commission based on your performance, this role offers the opportunity to develop a highly rewarding career in recruitment.
The Role
This is a sales-focused recruitment position where success comes from developing strong client relationships and identifying new opportunities.
You will be responsible for growing your own client portfolio, generating new business, and managing the recruitment process from start to finish.
Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you build your desk, increase billings, and maximise your earnings.
Key Responsibilities - Business Development & Sales
Proactively identify and target new clients within the manufacturing, engineering and professional services sectors
Build and develop your own sales pipeline and client base
Conduct business development calls and client meetings
Promote Optima UK's recruitment services and win new business
Relationship Management
Build long-term partnerships with clients and candidates
Deliver a high level of customer service and account management
Maintain accurate records using the company CRM system
What We're Looking For
We are particularly interested in individuals who are:
Sales-driven and target motivated
Confident making outbound sales calls
Skilled at building relationships and influencing people
Self-motivated, resilient, and ambitious
Organised with strong time management skills
Experienced in sales, recruitment, or customer-facing roles (preferred but not essential)
This Role Is Perfect For
A sales professional looking to move into recruitment
Someone who enjoys business development and building client relationships
A competitive individual motivated by commission and targets
What We Offer
✔ Uncapped commission structure
✔ 25 days annual leave (increasing with service)
✔ Company pension scheme
✔ Free onsite parking
✔ Full recruitment training and mentorship
✔ Clear career progression opportunities
✔ Supportive team environment and on-site management
✔ Flexibility to support work/life balance
Why Join Optima UK?
At Optima UK, we believe recruitment is a sales career with unlimited earning potential.
Our consultants are given the tools, training, and support to build successful desks and long-term careers.
If you're ambitious, competitive, and motivated by results, this could be the perfect opportunity to develop a high-earning career in recruitment sales.
Apply Today
If you're ready to build a successful sales career in recruitment, apply today and a member of the Optima UK team will be in touch