Business Development Manager

First 4 Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive basic salary

Uncapped commission

Hybrid working flexibility

Supportive leadership team

Clear progression for high performers

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a proven Business Development Manager to generate revenue and drive new business. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development or recruitment sales, be confident in communication, and possess strategic thinking skills. The role offers competitive salary, uncapped commission, and hybrid working flexibility. This position requires proactivity and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of generating revenue is non-negotiable.
• Strong background in business development or recruitment sales.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a hybrid setup.
• Strategic thinker who is also highly proactive.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a hybrid setup.
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.
• Recruitment experience is highly desirable (industrial/logistics ideal).
• Degree or no degree — we care more about results than certificates.

Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business and revenue streams.
• Build and execute a clear business development strategy.
• Win and develop long-term client partnerships.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and networking events.
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure service excellence.
• Attend client meetings, site visits and networking events.
• Represent First 4 Recruitment with confidence and credibility.

Skills

Generating revenue

Business development

Confident communication

Strategic thinking

Negotiation skills

Negotiation

Recruitment experience

Education

Degree not required

Job description

First 4 Recruitment was established in 2017 and has grown fast by doing things the right way. We’re a multi‑sector recruitment business with a strong focus on industrial, logistics and FM, partnering with major brands such as DPD, Yodel and Shop Direct.

We combine experience, technology and a people‑first mindset to deliver results — not excuses. Our culture is straight‑talking, supportive and performance‑driven. If you bring value, you’ll be backed properly.

The Role

We’re looking for a proven Business Development Manager who knows how to produce revenue, not just talk about it.

This role is for someone who:

• Isn’t scared of picking up the phone
• Is happy getting their hands dirty
• Can build strategy and execute it
• Understands recruitment sales and long‑term client value

You’ll be responsible for winning new business, growing accounts, and helping shape the commercial direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business and revenue streams
• Build and execute a clear BD strategy (not just “try a few things”)
• Win and develop long‑term client partnerships
• Identify market opportunities and convert them into live accounts
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure service excellence
• Attend client meetings, site visits and networking events
• Represent First 4 Recruitment with confidence and credibility

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record of generating revenue (non‑negotiable)
• Strong background in business development or recruitment sales
• Confident communicator who can open doors and close deals
• Strategic thinker who is also highly proactive
• Comfortable working autonomously in a hybrid setup
• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
• Recruitment experience is highly desirable (industrial/logistics ideal)

Degree or no degree — we care more about results than certificates.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission
• Hybrid working flexibility
• Supportive, ambitious leadership team
• Real autonomy to shape your role
• Clear progression for high performers

This Role Is Not For You If…

• You’re uncomfortable with targets
• You wait for leads to land in your lap
• You want an easy ride
• If you’re hungry, commercially switched on, and want to build something meaningful — we want to talk.