Business Development Consultant

Driver Hire; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Generous bonus scheme

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Driver Hire Edinburgh is seeking a motivated Business Development Consultant to join our team. You will manage the full sales cycle, generate new business, develop client relationships and provide excellent service. The role is Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with some flexibility.

You will be rewarded with a generous bonus scheme and an on-call allowance, with realistic OTE around £30,000. Ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, recruitment, account management, or business development.
• A confident and professional communicator.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving targets.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Winning new business through proactive sales activity, networking, and relationship building.
• Managing and developing existing client accounts.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
• Participating in an on-call rota, with an additional allowance paid.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Driving licence

Job description

Edinburgh
Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (with flexibility required)
£25,500 Basic Salary + Generous Bonus Scheme + On-Call Allowance
Realistic OTE £30,000

Are you a motivated and ambitious sales professional looking to build a rewarding career with excellent earning potential? We are looking for a driven Business Development Consultant to join our successful Edinburgh team.

This is a varied role where you’ll manage the full sales cycle, from generating new business opportunities and developing client relationships to account management and customer service. Your success will be rewarded through a generous bonus scheme, giving you the opportunity to boost your annual earnings well beyond your basic salary.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Winning new business through proactive sales activity, networking, and relationship building.
• Managing and developing existing client accounts.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and candidates.
• Delivering exceptional customer service at all times.
• Participating in an on-call rota, with an additional allowance paid.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in sales, recruitment, account management, or business development.
• A confident and professional communicator.
• Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to achieving targets.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence essential.

What’s On Offer?

• Basic salary of £25,500 per year
• Generous bonus scheme with realistic OTE of £30,000
• Additional on-call allowance
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Flexibility where required
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Clear opportunities for career progression

If you’re looking for a role that rewards hard work, offers excellent earning potential, and provides genuine opportunities for career growth, we’d love to hear from you.