Business Development Manager

KPI Recruiting; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Business Development Manager to expand its presence in Wolverhampton. This remote role involves building a client base and managing relationships to drive sales. Candidates should have proven business development experience, strong sales acumen, and excellent communication skills. The position requires a proactive individual who can work autonomously and effectively manage their workload. A full UK driving license is mandatory, and the role offers a competitive salary plus bonuses and allowances.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales, preferably in recruitment.
• Strong understanding of recruitment market dynamics.
• Ability to build rapport quickly with clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a sales pipeline for recruitment needs.
• Open and develop a new territory, creating demand.
• Develop strategic sales plans to achieve targets.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Organizational skills

Job description

Business Development Manager (BDM)

Full Time: 40 hours per week Monday Friday, 08 30

Location: Remote Territory Based, with travel to client sites. Must Live in Wolverhampton.

Salary: From 35k to Dependent on Experience + BONUS + Car Allowance

About the Role

Reporting to the Project Lead, the Business Development Manager is a client-facing role that sits at the heart of KPI Recruiting s growth strategy. This is a fast-paced, sales-driven position offering genuine autonomy to build your own network, develop a strong sales pipeline, and establish KPI Recruiting s presence within your dedicated territory.

You ll be responsible for opening a new area for the business, identifying opportunities, winning new clients, and building long-term partnerships. Working closely with our Central Hub, you ll ensure new business wins are transitioned smoothly and professionally from acquisition through to delivery.

If you re commercially minded, driven by results, and passionate about making an impact, this role offers the opportunity to truly shape and grow the KPI footprint.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage a strong sales pipeline of clients with temporary and permanent recruitment requirements
• Open and develop a new territory for KPI Recruiting, creating demand from scratch
• Identify decision makers and qualify leads through your own network and the wider business
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed targets
• Build strong, long-lasting client relationships through tailored recruitment solutions
• Lead client-facing meetings and deliver professional sales presentations
• Negotiate contracts to maximise profitability while maintaining excellent customer satisfaction
• Work closely with the Central Hub to ensure seamless handover and implementation of new contracts
• Maintain accurate sales activity records and report weekly pipeline updates
• Stay up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and recruitment legislation
• Actively promote KPI Recruiting through social and personal networks
• Attend client visits and remain visible within your territory
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Support new starters and candidates during early placement stages to ensure a positive experience

About You

You ll be a confident, resilient, and motivated self-starter who thrives in a sales-focused environment. You re commercially aware, people-focused, and driven to exceed expectations.

Your experience will include:

• Proven experience in business development or sales (recruitment experience highly desirable)
• Strong understanding of the recruitment market
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport quickly, both over the phone and face-to-face
• Excellent communication, influencing, and listening skills
• Results-driven with a proactive and resilient mindset
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Ability to manage your own time and workload effectively
• Commercially minded with strong problem-solving skills
• A team player with natural energy, passion, and a sense of humour
• Extensive local market knowledge
• Full UK driving licence required