Business Development Manager (HF1303849)

Flourish; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Work environment with amenities

Pathway to equity and shares

Job summary

A dynamic staffing agency in Bristol is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive new business through proactive outreach. The role emphasizes cold calling, networking, and collaboration with recruiters. With 1-5 years in sales or recruitment, the ideal candidate is motivated and entrepreneurial. Flexibility in working hours and an environment that supports employee well-being are key features of this position. This role offers growth potential, including the opportunity to develop a sales team and pathways to equity as the business expands.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in sales and/or recruitment, ideally selling recruitment services.
• Strong cold-calling and outbound business development skills.
• Ability to network, attend events, and build a social brand.

Responsibilities

• Proactively win new business through outbound business development.
• Re-engage lapsed clients from an extensive database of previous clients.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced recruiters.

Skills

Cold calling

Business development

Networking

Social branding

Collaboration

Job description

Business Development Manager (HF1303849)

City of Bristol, England, United Kingdom

£40‑£45k basic salary + OTE

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively win new business through outbound business development. The main focus will be on cold calling, but the role also includes networking, attending events, leveraging LinkedIn, and building a social brand.
• The BDM can focus on the market or markets that best match their experience and interests.
• Re‑engage lapsed clients from an extensive database of previous clients.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced recruiters to ensure a seamless candidate journey.

Growth Path

• The BDM will be the first dedicated hire for this function, with the intention to build a sales team beneath them as the business grows.
• The role will expand to include targeting and developing business in the US East Coast market. The company offers flexibility on working hours to accommodate US time zones, but there is no expectation of unsociable hours.
• The company is open to tailoring the role and career path to the right individual. There is a pathway to equity and shares as part of long‑term incentives.
• Experience: 1 to 5 years in sales and/or recruitment, ideally selling recruitment services, but other strong business development backgrounds will be considered.
• Personality: Hungry, motivated, entrepreneurial, and competitive, but also collaborative and culturally aligned. The company does not want big egos or disruptive personalities. The environment is mature, adult, and supportive.
• Strong cold‑calling and outbound business development skills. The expectation is to spend about 60% of time on cold calling, 20% on networking and events, and 20% on LinkedIn and email outreach.
• Ability to network, attend events, and build a social brand.

Location & Working Pattern

• Office: Bristol, in a modern, open, glass‑fronted space shared with a sister agency. Amenities include plants, table tennis, PlayStations, snack cupboards, a hot chocolate station, colouring and wellness rooms, and a yoga room.
• Hybrid: The team is currently Bristol‑based, but the company is open to remote or hybrid arrangements. Minimum office days are Monday and Wednesday, which are core days for company cohesion as the team grows.
• Hours: Fully flexible. Employees can choose their start and finish times, such as 8 to 4, 9 to 5, 10 to 6, or even 7 to 3 or 11 to 7. The culture is outcome‑driven with no micromanagement.

Seniority Level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Staffing and Recruiting