Business Development Manager

Aviation Recruitment Network; Colnbrook; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a driven sales professional to join their team. You will be responsible for building a pipeline of opportunities with airport-based companies and managing key accounts. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 plus £20,000 OTE, with hybrid working options. Ideal candidates should have proven B2B sales success in a similar role, strong lead generation skills, and the ability to present confidently. Join a trusted brand within a growing industry.

Benefits

Car

Hybrid working

Training & Development

Marketing and Social Media support

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B sales within recruitment.
• Confidence in presentations and networking.
• Ability to work independently and manage client relations.

Responsibilities

• Build a pipeline and convert new business opportunities.
• Own the full sales cycle from lead generation to contract signing.
• Promote recruitment and aviation security solutions.

Skills

B2B sales success

Lead generation

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Self-motivation

Tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

We deliver fast, compliant, security-vetted talent to the aviation industry — helping airports, airlines, and their partners keep operations running smoothly and safely.

Now we are hiring a driven sales professional who has experience of selling a range of recruitment solutions who can win new business, grow key accounts, and become a trusted partner to our airport-based customers.

Your Mission

• Build a pipeline and convert new opportunities with airport-based companies, support services companies.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Promote our specialist recruitment and aviation security vetting solutions with confidence and credibility (training provided).
• Own the full sales cycle — from lead generation / prospecting to contract signing and beyond.
• Consultatively sell a range of recruitment delivery models such as contingent, retained RPO, Exclusive, MSP or single point delivery.

What We Offer

• £40,000 - £45,000 basic + £20k OTE.
• Car.
• Hybrid working (2 days office per week).
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator Licence.
• A highly resourcing delivery experienced team to fill the roles you bring on.
• Marketing and Social Media support.
• Training & Development.

What You will Bring

• Proven B2B sales success in a similar role from a recruitment background selling with extensive knowledge of temporary, contract or permanent recruitment models.
• Lead generation experience using a wide variety of lead generations tools ideally LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Confidence in preparing and delivering presentations with impact.
• Ability to combine hunter mentality with relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, networking, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivation, resilience, and readiness to travel to UK airports.
• UK Driving licence.

Why This Role?

• The aviation industry continues to grow and has a strong demand for skilled and unskilled labour.
• We have over 25 years' experience of providing recruitment solutions to the commercial aviation industry.
• High earning potential through competitive base + generous commission.
• Full training, support, and career progression.
• Be part of a trusted brand delivering essential services in a regulated industry.