Business Development Representative

NES Group Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft based in Manchester is seeking a proactive Business Development professional to grow our client network and open new opportunities. You will lead outreach, qualify leads and schedule meetings to support our Business Development Managers.

In this fast-paced, client-facing role you will build lasting relationships, gather market insights and identify contracting opportunities for our specialist staffing solutions across multiple sectors. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, lead generation, inside sales or a comparable client-facing role.
• Proven track record of proactive outreach and establishing relationships with prospects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for phone and email outreach.
• Strong time management and ability to work independently with high activity volumes.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation & outreach to prospective clients via phone, email, LinkedIn and other channels.
• Lead qualification of inbound/outbound leads to identify strong opportunities.
• Schedule qualified meetings with our Business Development Managers and ensure smooth handovers.
• Build positive relationships with prospective clients from first contact to partnerships.
• Share market intelligence and competitive insights with sales leadership.
• Identify businesses expanding or hiring contractors that could benefit from NES Fircroft’s staffing solutions.

Skills

Lead generation

Outreach

Lead qualification

Meeting scheduling

Relationship building

Market intelligence

Opportunity identification

Communication skills

Organisation

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Based in Manchester, this is an exciting opportunity to join NES Fircroft and play a key role in growing our client network and creating new business opportunities. You’ll be at the forefront of our business development activity, connecting with prospective clients, understanding their needs and opening doors for our Business Development Management team. If you’re confident building relationships, enjoy proactive outreach and thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead Generation & Outreach: Proactively connect with prospective clients through phone, email, LinkedIn and other channels, introducing our services and starting meaningful conversations around their business needs.
• Lead Qualification: Engage with inbound and outbound leads, asking the right questions to understand their requirements and identify strong potential opportunities.
• Meeting Scheduling & Pipeline Support: Arrange qualified meetings directly with our Business Development Managers and help ensure a smooth, professional handover from initial conversation through to the next stage.
• Relationship Building: Build positive relationships with prospective clients from the very first interaction, creating a strong foundation for future partnerships.
• Market Intelligence: Keep an eye on competitor activity, market developments and emerging opportunities, sharing useful insights with sales leadership.
• Opportunity Identification: Identify businesses that are expanding, hiring contractors or may benefit from NES Fircroft’s specialist staffing solutions.

Why NES Fircroft

• Global Reach: Join a truly international business with more than 100 offices across 45 countries and access to an extensive global talent network.
• Industry Expertise: Work alongside specialist teams supporting clients across Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals.
• Customer Focus: Be part of a culture where building lasting relationships and delivering an excellent customer experience sit at the heart of what we do.
• Opportunity to Make an Impact: Take ownership of your outreach and help create new conversations, relationships and commercial opportunities for the business.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Experience: 2+ years of experience in business development, lead generation, inside sales or a comparable client-facing role.
• Proactive Approach: A strong track record of reaching out to new prospects, starting conversations and building relationships.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging prospective clients by phone and email.
• Relationship Building: A personable and professional approach, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Organisation: Strong time-management skills and the confidence to work independently while managing a high volume of activity.
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Who Are We?

NES Fircroft is a leading global engineering staffing provider, supporting customers across Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining, Automotive and Chemicals. With more than 100 offices across 45 countries, our dedicated, discipline-specific teams provide tailored staffing solutions by connecting organisations with specialist talent from around the world.

Accessibility & Inclusion

Inclusive Workplace: NES Fircroft is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and able to contribute.

Accessibility: We want our recruitment process to be accessible to everyone. If you require reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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