Business Development Manager

Acorn by Synergie; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Acorn by Synergy is recruiting a Business Development Manager to join our South Wales team. This role offers ownership, visibility, and impact across commercial and industrial recruitment in a close-knit, high-performing team.

Hybrid working is available, with clear career progression and a supportive environment. Recruitment experience is welcome, but high-performing B2B sales professionals are encouraged to apply, including Account Managers transitioning into recruitment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Strong ability to identify opportunities and close new business.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven recruitment environment.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities across South Wales.
• Build and manage relationships with new and existing clients.
• Identify client requirements and develop tailored recruitment solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to order.
• Represent Acorn by Synergie within the local business community.
• Meet clients face-to-face and network to develop opportunities.
• Collaborate with recruitment colleagues to deliver client and candidate outcomes.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Account management

Relationship building

Networking

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Business Development Manager | Recruitment & Talent Solutions

South Wales | Competitive salary + benefits | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Business Development Manager to join our successful South Wales team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who wants ownership, visibility and the chance to make a genuine impact across commercial and industrial recruitment.

You'll join a close-knit, high-performing team where your ideas are valued, your success is recognised and you'll have the support to develop a long-term career in recruitment.

Recruitment experience is welcomed, but we're also keen to hear from high-performing B2B sales professionals, Account Managers and Client Development Specialists looking to move into recruitment and talent solutions.

What We Offer

• Minimum 25 days' holiday + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Birthday off + a You Day.
• Hybrid working.
• Generous company sick pay scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Pension scheme and life assurance from day one.
• Structured onboarding and ongoing training.
• Clear career progression pathways.
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Discount shopping portal and long-service awards.
• Competitions, incentives and regular team get-togethers.

Key Duties

• Proactively identify and win new business opportunities across South Wales.
• Build and manage relationships with new and existing clients across commercial and industrial sectors.
• Identify client requirements and develop tailored recruitment and talent solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation through to order.
• Build strong, long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
• Achieve personal and team sales targets.
• Represent Acorn by Synergie within the local business community.
• Meet clients face-to-face and network to develop new opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with recruitment colleagues to deliver excellent client and candidate outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Previous recruitment experience or strong B2B sales experience, ideally selling a service.
• Confident, personable approach with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve and exceed targets.
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
• Desire to build a long-term career in recruitment and talent solutions.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.