Business Development Director

FS1 Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Business Development Director to drive new client acquisition in the professional services sector. The successful candidate will manage the full sales cycle, engage with senior decision-makers, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives. A minimum of 5 years B2B sales experience is required. This is a full-time role based in London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of B2B enterprise sales experience with proven success in 'hunter' roles.
• Strong background in consultative sales within services industries.
• Experience selling enterprise solutions to large corporates, ideally in the professional services sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive new client acquisition.
• Manage the full business development process from prospecting to closing.
• Present to and engage with C-Suite and Real Estate leaders.

Skills

B2B enterprise sales experience

Consultative sales

C-level presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Pipeline management in Salesforce

Results-focused

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking a Business Development Director to join on a permanent, full-time basis. This is a key growth role, responsible for driving new client acquisition across the UK & Ireland, with a strong focus on the professional services sector. The successful candidate will own the full sales cycle, building relationships with senior decision makers and delivering tailored solutions that meet client needs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to drive new client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Manage the full business development process - from prospecting and pitching to closing.
• Present to and engage with C-Suite, FM, HR and Real Estate leaders.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure seamless delivery of solutions to clients.
• Generate and qualify new opportunities through direct outbound prospecting and channel partners.
• Prepare and deliver proposals, RFP responses and presentations.
• Document pipeline activity in Salesforce and provide accurate forecasting.
• Contribute to wider strategic growth initiatives across the region.

Key Skills / Experience

• 5+ years of B2B enterprise sales experience with proven success in “hunter” roles.
• Strong background in consultative sales within services industries.
• Experience selling enterprise solutions to large corporates, ideally in the professional services sector.
• Proven ability to manage long and complex sales cycles.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and C-level presentation skills.
• Commercially driven, results-focused, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

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