Business Development Executive

Ideal Recruit Ltd; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly expanding recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new business across sectors. This role includes managing the full sales process and engaging with clients to offer tailored recruitment solutions. Ideal candidates will have business development or sales experience, and be confident in building relationships with decision makers. The position offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission and significant opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Uncapped commission

Early finish every Friday

Regular incentives and team events

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in business development, sales, or recruitment.
• Natural communicator with strong negotiation skills.
• Target-driven and commercially minded.
• Confident in building rapport with decision makers.
• Highly organized with good time management.
• Ambitious, motivated, and eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities.
• Book and attend client meetings.
• Present tailored recruitment solutions.
• Negotiate contract terms and pricing.
• Support clients through onboarding.
• Maintain and grow key accounts.
• Deliver outstanding service at every stage.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales skills

Negotiation skills

Strong communication

Time management

Relationship building

Job description

Business Development Executive

Warrington | £30,000 – £45,000 DOE + Car Allowance/Company Car + Uncapped Commission (No Thresholds!)
Hours: Mon–Thu 9am–5pm | Fri 9am–3pm

Join one of the UK’s fastest-growing recruitment businesses. Grow your career. Maximise your earnings. Make an impact.

Ideal Recruit is expanding! We’re looking for a driven, energetic and commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our high-performing team at our head office in Warrington.

If you’re confident speaking with decision makers, passionate about building relationships, and motivated by HUGE earning potential… this is the perfect step forward.

This is a rare chance to join a young, dynamic, ambitious team with unlimited opportunities to progress.

What’s in it for you?

• £30,000 – £45,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance or company car
• The BEST commission structure on the market – uncapped & absolutely NO thresholds
• Rapid career progression opportunities
• Early finish every Friday
• Regular incentives, team events and rewards
• A vibrant, supportive team environment where your ideas matter

The Role

As our Business Development Executive, you’ll be responsible for driving new business across multiple sectors, managing the full 360° sales process, and building long‑term partnerships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and win new business opportunities
• Book and attend client meetings (onsite & virtual)
• Present tailored recruitment solutions
• Negotiate contract terms and pricingSupport clients through onboarding
• Maintain and grow key accounts
• Deliver outstanding service at every stage of the process
• Manage pipeline activity and report on performance

No two days are the same, you’ll be speaking with new companies, developing relationships, and helping clients solve real workforce challenges.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in business development, sales, or recruitment
• A natural communicator with strong negotiation skills
• Target-driven and commercially minded
• Confident building rapport with decision makers at all levels
• Highly organised with good time management
• Ambitious, motivated, and eager to grow
• Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Recruitment experience is a bonus, but if you have strong sales ability and the right mindset, we want to hear from you.

About Ideal Recruit

We are a rapidly expanding recruitment agency with offices across the UK, providing staffing solutions across industrial, commercial, logistics and technical sectors. We pride ourselves on delivering excellence, innovation and value for our clients, and we reward our teams for helping us grow.