Business Development Manager – Blue & White Construction

Rec2 Recruitment

England

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (£35,000 – £50,000 basic, depending on experience)
Car Allowance
Uncapped commission structure with high OTE potential
Supportive, collaborative work environment

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Business Development Manager to generate new business and manage key accounts within the Blue- & White-Collar Construction sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruiting within these sectors, experience in new business acquisition, and the ability to maintain client relationships. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission potential and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

  • Strong background in recruiting within the Blue or White Construction sectors.
  • Experience in new business acquisition, cold calling, and key account management.
  • Ability to work independently with excellent time-management and organisational skills.
  • Motivated by performance-based rewards and driven to achieve high sales figures.
  • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and target new business opportunities within the Blue- & White-Collar Construction sectors.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
  • Manage your own sales pipeline and deliver results in line with KPIs.
  • Develop tailored recruitment solutions that meet client needs.
  • Achieve personal and team sales targets, contributing to overall business growth.

Skills

Recruiting in Blue or White Construction sectors
New business acquisition
Cold calling
Key account management
Time-management
Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Business Development Manager – Blue & White Construction. We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Recruitment Consultant seeking a client-facing 180° role focused on building and growing business relationships. Join a leading technical recruitment agency specialising in the STEM sectors. With a team of over 60 professionals based in Reading, we provide contract and permanent recruitment solutions to both blue-chip companies and SMEs across the UK.

The Role

As a Business Development Manager, you will be supported by the Senior Sales Manager and Delivery Team. Your focus will be on generating new business and managing key accounts within the Blue- & White-Collar Construction sectors, delivering tailored recruitment solutions and driving business growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and target new business opportunities within the Blue- & White-Collar Construction sectors.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients.
  • Manage your own sales pipeline and deliver results in line with KPIs.
  • Develop tailored recruitment solutions that meet client needs.
  • Achieve personal and team sales targets, contributing to overall business growth.
What We’re Looking For
  • Strong background in recruiting within the Blue or White Construction sectors.
  • Experience in new business acquisition, cold calling, and key account management.
  • Ability to work independently with excellent time-management and organisational skills.
  • Motivated by performance-based rewards and driven to achieve high sales figures.
  • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary (£35,000 – £50,000 basic, depending on experience)
  • Car Allowance
  • Uncapped commission structure with high OTE potential
  • Opportunity to work with a well-established, national recruitment business with a strong reputation
  • Supportive, collaborative work environment

If you’re ready to take on an exciting business development role with high earning potential and career progression, we want to hear from you!

This vacancy is for a permanent, full-time role based in the UK. Applicants must have independent legal authorisation to live and work in the UK.

We are only able to respond to Candidates who have Recruitment Industry experience. If you have not heard from us within one week, please assume you have not been selected for an interview.

I don’t advertise all the roles I am working on, so the best way to hear more about the opportunities I have at present is to speak with me or one of the team directly. See latest Recruitment jobs.

Rec2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Rec2 Recruitment specifically focuses on the placement of experienced Recruitment Professionals in the Built Environment, Engineering, and Energy sector.

REC2 Recruitment is affiliated with My Recruiter Jobs, a specialist Rec2Rec job board and information resource dedicated to the Recruitment Industry. We focus exclusively on the R2R, Rec2Rec, and Recruitment to Recruitment sectors, helping experienced Recruitment Professionals apply for recruitment jobs across the UK.

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