Business Development Manager

Driver Hire Group Services Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager in Liverpool/Runcorn. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, implementing sales strategies, and maintaining key relationships. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background, excellent stakeholder engagement, and a UK driving licence. Expect a competitive salary of £37-40k plus uncapped commission, professional development opportunities, and a supportive culture. Join a company with a strong team spirit and a focus on career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Uncapped commission structure

Professional development opportunities

Benefits scheme

33 days holiday plus extra day for birthday

Paid day off for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven track record of sales success in a previous role.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in recruitment or logistics sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Liverpool & Runcorn.
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Build relationships with key decision-makers.
• Work closely with operations for seamless delivery.
• Oversee the entire sales cycle from prospecting to contract finalisation.

Skills

Building relationships

Sales strategies

Stakeholder engagement

Proactive problem-solving

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Job description

Are you a dynamic, strategic and results driven Business Development Manager looking for a new challenge in the Liverpool / Runcorn area? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at building relationships and are passionate about driving growth, and want to embed yourself in a fantastic recruitment team, read on!

The Role

Driver Hire has a 40-year history and is today the UK's largest specialist logistics recruiter, supplying thousands of temporary drivers and other staff to businesses every single day. Interrupt- As a Business Development Manager, your role is crucial in expanding Driver Hire's customer base across Merseyside.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Liverpool & Runcorn areas
• Develop and implement effective sales strategies to maximise sales and profitability
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and kanjani stakeholders
• Present our brand and services with professionalism and expertise
• Work closely with the operations team in Merseyside to ensure seamless delivery of recruitment solutions to our clients
• Oversee the entire sales cycle with diligence and precision, from initial prospecting, to negotiation and contract finalisation, ensuring optimal outcomes and client satisfaction

What do you need to be successful?

As well as having a proven track record of sales success in a previous role;

• Ability to effectively engage and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organisation
• Ambitious and eager to achieve great things both individually and as a team
• A pro-active and adaptable approach to problem-solving, coupled with the resilience and tenacity to overcome obstacles and achieve success in a fast-paced competitive environment
• Full, UK driving licence

Due to the nature of the business, this role will ideally suit someone who has worked in sales within the recruitment or logistics sector (as a 360 recruiter, recruitment consultant, account manager, sales executive or in other areas of business development for example).

Why work for Driver Hire?

In this Business Development Manager role expect an attractive rewards package including:

• A competitive salary of £37-40k p/a + company car
• Uncapped commission structure on all business generated, plus team related bonuses
• Professional development opportunities with our internal and external training courses
• Benefits scheme providing you with retail and gym discounts, virtual GP service, and money back for healthcare such as dental, optical and physio treatments for you and any dependent children
• 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday
• An optional paid day off every year to volunteer in your local community
• Fantastic supportive and welcoming culture, with regular staff meetings and team building events

Our staff are important to us, so we regularly benchmark ourselves against our competitors. In our most recent staff survey (December 2025), 96% stated they are "proud" or "very proud" to work for Driver Hire.

In 2023 we celebrated our 40th anniversary year, we have also been reaccredited by the leading independent business culture assessment organisation, 'Investors in People'. Driver Hire was first accredited in 1995 and maintained its marque for nearly 30 years. Last year we're ahead of the overall industry average benchmark scores.

So, if you believe that this Business Development Manager role is for you and you want to join a business with a positive culture, please apply today