Business Development Manager

Brook Street; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager in Tunbridge Wells to drive new business and build strong client relationships. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £30k plus commission and various benefits, including health support and flexible working options. The ideal candidate should have a background in telesales or business development and be motivated to grow within the company.

Benefits

24 days' annual leave plus birthday off

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits fund

Monthly early finish Fridays

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Background in telesales, outbound sales or business development is essential.
• Ability to thrive on targets and chase new opportunities.
• Motivated to learn and develop into a future Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business through various outreach activities.
• Build relationships with prospective clients to understand their needs.
• Secure opportunities for consultants to provide recruitment support.
• Manage a pipeline of prospects with support from the team.

Skills

Telesales experience

Outbound sales

Relationship-building

Resilience

Motivation to develop

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Tunbridge Wells - hybrid
Competitive base salary of 30k + uncapped commission

About the role

• Proactively generating new business through cold and warm calling, client visits, face-to-face meetings, and online presentations.
• Building strong relationships with prospective clients, understanding their hiring challenges, and positioning Brook Street as the solution.
• Acting as the "door opener" for the branch, securing opportunities for our consultants to provide tailored recruitment support.
• Managing your own pipeline of prospects (with support from David, who will also provide client lists).
• Representing Brook Street professionally across Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, and Tunbridge Wells.

Who we're looking for

• A background in telesales, outbound sales or business development - confident on the phone and resilient in approach.
• Someone who thrives on targets, enjoys relationship-building, and isn't afraid to chase down new opportunities.
• A motivated individual eager to learn and develop into a future Sales Manager.

About us

We are one of the UK's leading trusted recruitment agencies, specialising in business professionals and social care, and we make hiring and job searching more personal, priding ourselves on providing a high-quality service that keeps our associates and clients returning time and again.

We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 15 years. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community-a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working.

What you'll receive

• Compensation: Competitive base salary with opportunities for incentive pay, including commission, bonuses, and rewards.
• Holidays: 24 days' annual leave (up to 27 days with service) plus your birthday off, with the option to purchase up to five additional days.
• Recognition and rewards: Shout outs, Branch of the Year competitions, high-performance incentives, employee appreciation and so much more.
• Pension: Competitive plan with contributions that grow with your length of service.
• Health & wellbeing support: Flexible benefits fund offering private medical insurance, dental, gym memberships, health screenings, and more.
• Work life balance: Generous family friendly policies, including an employee assistance programme.
• Additional Perks: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase opportunities, annual volunteering programme and awards, gym membership discounts, and retail shopping discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards.