Business Development Director

FS1 Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Business Development Director for a permanent, full-time position. This key role involves driving new client acquisition across the UK and Ireland, particularly in the professional services sector. The successful candidate will manage the complete sales cycle, engaging with senior decision makers and providing tailored solutions. Key qualifications include over five years of B2B sales experience and a strong consultative sales background. This opportunity also entails working cross-functionally to ensure a seamless client experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of enterprise sales experience with proven success in hunter roles.
• Strong background in consultative sales within services industries.
• Experience selling enterprise solutions to large corporates.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

B2B enterprise sales experience

Consultative sales

Relationship building

Tools

Salesforce

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.