Business Development Manager - Recruitment

Planet Pharma; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi hours

Hybrid work

Job summary

Planet Pharma in London is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to expand our UK and European client portfolio. This role is 100% client focused with no delivery responsibilities, offering flexi hours and a hybrid work pattern.

You will identify new business opportunities across permanent, contract, freelance and project staffing, build senior stakeholder relationships in Life Science/Pharma, and translate client needs into effective workforce solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a Business Development, Client Relationship or 360 Recruitment role within Life Sciences/Pharma staffing.
• Track record of winning new business and revenue growth in recruitment or staffing.
• Strong commercial awareness with a strategic sales approach.
• Experience building client relationships from first contact to long-term partnerships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities across permanent, contract, freelance and project staffing.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans aligned with market trends and objectives.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across Life Science/Pharma organisations.
• Translate client needs into tailored workforce solutions with key briefs for delivery teams.
• Promote Planet Pharma through consultative selling and solution-led conversations.
• Negotiate commercial terms and partnership contracts.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of new and existing accounts with high client engagement.

Skills

Business development

Client relationships

360 recruitment

Commercial acumen

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Fluent English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager - Life Science/Pharma Recruitment

(100% Client Focused, No Delivery)

Based out of our London Office

Competitive Basic + Uncapped Commission

Flexi Hours & Hybrid work offered

Ready to drive growth in one of the world's most exciting industries?

At Planet Pharma, we're not just a recruitment business. We're a global talent partner trusted by leading organisations to solve complex hiring challenges across the Life Sciences sector.

With established teams across the UK, Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, we have built a reputation as the go-to staffing partner for some of the industry's most innovative businesses.

As we continue our ambitious growth journey, we're looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to help expand our UK and European client portfolio.

If you're a commercially driven recruitment sales professional with a passion for Life Sciences, this is an opportunity to make a genuine impact while building your career with a market-leading business.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying, pursuing and securing new business opportunities across permanent, contract, freelance and project-based staffing solutions.
• Developing and executing strategic sales plans aligned with market trends and business objectives.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Life Science/Pharma organisations.
• Acting as a trusted partner to clients, understanding their hiring challenges and delivering tailored workforce solutions.
• Work hand-in-hand with our Recruitment Delivery team, translating client needs into clear recruitment strategies, providing detailed briefings and market insight to ensure a collaborative and effective approach to fulfilling hiring requirements.
• Promoting the Planet Pharma brand through consultative selling and solution-led conversations.
• Negotiating commercial terms, service agreements and partnership contracts.
• Managing and growing a portfolio of new and existing accounts, ensuring high levels of client engagement and satisfaction.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for your clients and maintaining clear communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Representing Planet Pharma at client meetings, networking events and industry conferences.

What We're Looking For:

• Proven success in a Business Development, Client Relationship or 360 Recruitment role within the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical staffing sector.
• Demonstrable track record of winning new business and generating revenue growth within a recruitment or staffing environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and a strategic approach to sales.
• Experience building and developing client relationships from first contact through to long-term partnership.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and create innovative staffing solutions for clients.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.
• Fluent English communication skills, both written and verbal.

Why Join Planet Pharma?

We're investing heavily in our growth and are committed to attracting talented, ambitious professionals who want to make an impact whilst propelling their career.

In return, you'll join a high-performing, collaborative team with access to:

• Established global brand recognition within Life Sciences recruitment.
• First class infrastructure, we want our team to win and will give you the tools to do so!
• Outstanding career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and experienced recruitment delivery teams.
• A dynamic, entrepreneurial culture that rewards success.
• The chance to play a pivotal role in the next phase of our growth journey.