Business Development Consultant

Recruitment Edge; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Flexible working arrangements

Mentoring from leaders

Autonomy to shape pipeline

Job summary

Recruitment Edge is seeking a Business Development Consultant to identify, win and grow new business for both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions. This part-time role focuses on outbound and relationship-led growth from Mascot/Botany in Sydney.

You will work with warm leads and an agile team to build long-term client partnerships, while shaping your own pipeline and strategy with mentoring support from experienced recruitment leaders.

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales or business development background (minimum).
• Experience in recruitment is a plus but not essential.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and decision-makers.
• Conduct warm and cold outreach to open new doors.
• Present Recruitment Edge solutions to prospects.
• Maintain CRM activity and pipeline reporting.

Skills

B2B sales

Relationship building

Cold calling

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Autonomy

Tools

CRM

Job description

Business Development Consultant

Posted: 20 Oct 2026
Location: Mascot/Botany
Category: Other
Type: Part time
Salary: AUD 40 - AUD 50

Drive Growth for a Trusted Boutique Recruitment Brand

Recruitment Edge is a privately owned boutique 'generalist' recruitment agency based in Mascot, successfully operating for over 25 years. We specialise in permanent and temporary workforce solutions (white & blue collar) and are known for our long-standing client partnerships and personalised, relationship-first approach.

What's on Offer:

• Part-time
• Flexible working arrangements, work at Mascot HO location
• Privately owned agency with strong reputation
• Warm leads + established networks to leverage
• Autonomy to shape your pipeline and strategy
• Mentoring from experienced recruitment leaders
• Small, agile team where your impact is visible

Your Role:

This position focuses on identifying, winning and growing new business opportunities across both temporary and permanent recruitment solutions.

You'll work closely with our consultants to convert opportunities and ensure a seamless client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Build relationships with hiring managers and key decision makers
• Conduct proactive outreach including warm calling and targeted cold calling
• Open doors through professional, relationship-focused conversations
• Present Recruitment Edge service offerings and solutions
• Convert warm leads and self-generated prospects
• Attend client meetings and networking events
• Develop tailored workforce solutions for clients
• Maintain CRM activity and pipeline reporting

About You:

We're looking for someone commercially minded, relationship-driven and confident opening doors.

You will bring:

• Proven B2B sales or business development experience
• Recruitment industry experience (highly regarded, not essential)
• Confidence making outbound calls and initiating conversations
• A positive, professional approach to cold calling
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive and persistent mindset
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders
• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating with a team
• Current driver's licence and access to your own vehicle

Why Join Recruitment Edge?

With over two decades of success, Recruitment Edge offers the stability of an established brand with the agility of a boutique agency.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone wanting flexibility - whether that's reduced hours or reduced days - while still playing a key role in driving business growth.