Business Development Manager DE&I

Stafffinders; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in London is seeking a part-time Business Development Manager with a passion for DE&I and strong experience in the HR, Tech, or Consultancy sectors. The role involves engaging clients, understanding their needs, and guiding them through the sales journey. Competitive salary and flexibility are offered in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous commission

Strong work-life balance

Flexible hours

Meaningful role

Qualifications

• B2B background in HR, Tech, or Consultancy.
• Experience in senior sales positions.
• Strong understanding of L&D and DE&I initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for clients.
• Identify and engage with prospective clients across the UK.
• Support with proposals, quotes and onboarding.

Skills

Consultative sales

Relationship building

Knowledge of DE&I practices

Knowledge of L&D practices

Tools

CRM systems (Hubspot, Salesforce)

Job description

Do you have a proven track record of driving business growth through values-led, consultative sales, particularly in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) and Learning & Development (L&D)?

Our client is looking for a part-time Business Development Manager with a genuine passion for DE&I and Gender Equity to join their team in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, proactive, and brings strong knowledge of DE&I and L&D practices, combined with experience in the HR, Tech or Consultancy sectors.

Please note, only candidates with a background in HR, Tech, or Consultancy will be considered.

What you will get in your new role

• Competitive salary
• Generous commission for each deal closed
• 3 days a week, 6 month contract with opportunity to become permanent
• Strong work-life balance, supporting flexible hours and employee wellbeing
• Meaningful role in a company that's genuinely trying to make work better for everyone
• Small, collaborative team that values insight, integrity and initiative

Responsibilities in your new role as a Business Development Manager

As the Business Development Manager, you will be the first point of contact for clients. You will be responsible for understanding their needs, showing them how the product can help, and guide them through the sales journey. Day-to-day you will identify and engage with prospective clients across the UK, lead discovery conversations and understand client challenges in L&D, DEI or productivity. Support with proposals, quotes and onboarding alongside their delivery team. And ultimately, help them meet their ambitious growth targets, without sacrificing quality or care.

Your personality, experience and qualifications

We are looking someone with a B2B background and experience in HR, Tech, or Consultancy, who also brings a genuine passion and strong understanding of L&D and DE&I initiatives, either through hands-on involvement or by successfully selling into these sectors.

You should be a natural communicator with the ability to build strong relationships. This role suit some someone who has experience in a senior sales position recommending the right services and solutions based on customers needs.

You should have also used workplace tools, platforms or coaching solutions. You should also be familiar with CRM systems (Hubspot, Salesforce, or similar) and the ability to keeping everything organised in a CRM.

Apply now!

Please send us an up-to-date copy of your CV, by clicking the Apply button. This position is only available to applicants who have immediate Right to Work in the UK and you will be required to provide evidence of such upon request. Also required are up-to-date contact details for at least 2 references.

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