Business Development Manager

Orion Electrotech; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency in Aylesbury seeks a driven Business Development Manager to enhance client relationships in the construction sector. You'll work primarily on-site client interactions and manage recruitment processes alongside your team. The role offers competitive salary, hybrid work options, and unique perks like luxury holiday incentives. Applicants should have relevant experience in construction recruitment or sales.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Michelin-star dining experiences

Car allowance

Private healthcare or gym membership

Early Friday finishes

Qualifications

• Experience in construction recruitment or a B2B/B2C construction sales environment.
• A confident and professional approach to client interaction.
• Willingness to travel across the region and be office-based one day a week.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with clients in construction.
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers on-site and in-office.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle in collaboration with your delivery team.

Skills

Client relationship building

Sales strategy contribution

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated mindset

Job description

The Company
Orion Electrotech is a multi-award-winning specialist recruitment agency that takes pride in our reputation for high standards, teamwork, and genuine dedication to building exceptional relationships with both candidates and clients alike. We partner with industry leaders across engineering, manufacturing, and construction, providing bespoke recruitment solutions with integrity and expertise.

The Role
Are you a driven sales professional who thrives on building relationships and creating new opportunities? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, target-focused environment? Are you ready to bring your skills into a business that values ambition, collaboration, and growth? If so, we want to hear from you.

We’re looking for a confident and proactive Business Development Manager to join our Construction Division. You’ll be at the forefront of our client engagement strategy, spending most of your time out on the road meeting clients across the region. This is a brilliant opportunity for either an experienced Recruitment Consultant with construction sector knowledge, or a motivated sales professional ready to step into a role with clear development and support.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities with clients in the construction sector
• Building strong relationships with decision-makers and key contacts on-site and in-office
• Meeting clients face-to-face 3 to 4 days per week to understand their hiring needs and challenges
• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle in collaboration with your delivery team
• Supporting sales strategy, contributing to team success, and tracking your pipeline and activity
• Based from home with Fridays typically spent in our Aylesbury office

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in construction recruitment or a B2B/B2C construction sales environment.
• A confident and professional approach to face-to-face and phone-based client interaction
• Commercial awareness and the ability to spot new business opportunities
• Strong communication skills and a natural ability to build rapport
• A driven, self-motivated mindset with the resilience to thrive in a target-based setting
• Willingness to travel across the region and be office-based one day a week
• Valid UK drivers licence and vehicle

What’s in It for You

• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission
• Michelin-star dining, VIP experience days, luxury holidays including New York and Dubai
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare or gym membership
• Hybrid working structure with autonomy over your diary
• Early Friday finishes, free parking, laptop and phone
• Structured induction, tailored development plans, and clear progression routes
• Recognition for long service including champagne, holiday vouchers, and additional leave

What Next?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please submit your CV via the “Apply Now” button. For a confidential conversation about the role and life at Orion, feel free to contact Josie Shear at our Reading office.

Due to the volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.

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