Business Development Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Business Development Manager to enhance client relations in the construction sector. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, managing the recruitment lifecycle, and engaging with clients across the South coast. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction recruitment or business development, demonstrating strong communication skills and a driven mindset. Competitive salary with uncapped commission and hybrid work structure offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

Michelin-star dining experiences

Car allowance

Private healthcare or gym membership

Early Friday finishes

Recognition for long service

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction recruitment or B2B Business development.
• Commercial awareness to spot new business opportunities.
• Proven track record working with construction companies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in the construction sector.
• Build strong relationships with decision-makers on-site.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Target-driven sales

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Business Development Manager

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 focussing on Trades & Labour / Blue Collar across the South coast.
• 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

• Significant experience in construction recruitment or B2B Business development within the construction sector.
• 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
• Proven track record of working with both regional and national construction companies spanning across the residential and commercial markets
• Ability to draw on previous partnerships to drive new business into the company

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.

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