Business Development Manager

Orion Electrotech; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Business Development Manager for their Construction Division. This role involves identifying business opportunities, building client relationships, and managing recruitment processes. Ideal candidates should have experience in construction recruitment or sales, strong communication skills, and a driven mindset. The position offers a competitive salary, commission, and flexible hybrid working options.

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 sales environment.
• Confident with face-to-face and phone interactions.
• Ability to spot new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with key clients.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.

Skills

Experience in construction recruitment or B2B/B2C construction sales

Confident and professional approach to client interaction

Commercial awareness

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated mindset

Willingness to travel

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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