Business Development Manager

Recruita; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/commission

Hybrid working

25 days annual leave

Christmas shutdown

Strong financial backing

Investment in growth

Job summary

Recruita is a well-funded technology recruitment business with ambitious growth plans. They seek a commercially driven Business Development Manager to win new clients across SaaS and technology, building relationships with senior decision-makers and delivering revenue.

You will develop targeted strategies, engage prospects through outbound activity and meetings, and collaborate closely with recruitment consultants to secure long-term partnerships and drive the company forward.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in business development, B2B sales or recruitment sales.
• Experience selling into Technology, SaaS, Software or IT.
• Proven track record of generating new business and closing deals.
• Excellent prospecting and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Consultative rather than transactional sales approach.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Target-driven, resilient and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with recruitment team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted new business development strategy.
• Identify and target prospective clients across SaaS, Software and Technology.
• Generate new business through proactive outbound activity, networking, LinkedIn, referrals and market research.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers, including HR, Talent Acquisition and hiring managers.
• Arrange and conduct client meetings and presentations.
• Identify recruitment requirements and convert opportunities into live vacancies.
• Negotiate terms and establish long-term client partnerships.
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and accurately manage CRM activity.
• Work closely with recruitment consultants to ensure successful delivery.
• Develop existing client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth.
• Meet and exceed agreed business development and revenue targets.
• Keep up to date with market trends, competitors and developments across the SaaS/Technology sector.

Skills

Prospecting

Relationship‑building

Negotiation

Communication

Senior stakeholder engagement

Consultative selling

Self‑motivation

Independent working

Job description

The Opportunity

Our client is a well-funded and growing technology recruitment business with ambitious plans for expansion.

They are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to join the team and play a key role in driving new business across the SaaS and wider technology market.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who thrives on winning new clients, building relationships and generating revenue.

With strong financial backing, a quality recruitment delivery team and an established infrastructure behind you, you'll have the opportunity to focus on what you do best — opening doors and winning business.

The Role

As Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for identifying, engaging and converting new clients within the technology and SaaS sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a targeted new business development strategy
• Identify and target prospective clients across SaaS, Software and Technology
• Generate new business through proactive outbound activity, networking, LinkedIn, referrals and market research
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers, including HR, Talent Acquisition and hiring managers
• Arrange and conduct client meetings and presentations
• Identify recruitment requirements and convert opportunities into live vacancies
• Negotiate terms and establish long-term client partnerships
• Maintain a strong sales pipeline and accurately manage CRM activity
• Work closely with recruitment consultants to ensure successful delivery
• Develop existing client relationships and identify opportunities for account growth
• Meet and exceed agreed business development and revenue targets
• Keep up to date with market trends, competitors and developments across the SaaS/Technology sector

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a confident and commercially minded Business Development Manager with a proven track record of winning new business.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in business development, B2B sales or recruitment sales
• Experience selling into Technology, SaaS, Software or IT would be highly advantageous
• A proven track record of generating new business and closing deals
• Excellent prospecting and relationship-building skills
• Confidence engaging with senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• A consultative rather than transactional sales approach
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• A target-driven, resilient and self‑motivated approach
• The ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the recruitment team

What's on Offer?

• £30,000–£45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Attractive bonus/commission structure
• Hybrid working available after a qualifying period
• 25 days annual leave
• Additional paid Christmas shutdown
• Strong financial backing and investment in growth
• Focus on the high-growth SaaS & Technology market
• Genuine opportunity to build and develop a successful client portfolio
• Supportive, ambitious environment
• Opportunity to play a key role in the company's growth

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a financially backed technology recruitment business at an exciting stage of growth, where your ability to win new business will have a direct impact on the company's success.

If you're a proven Business Development Manager, Recruitment Business Development Consultant or B2B sales professional looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.