Business Manager - Recruitment

Connect Appointments; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Glasgow is seeking a Business Manager to build client relationships, handle inquiries, and expand services. The ideal candidate will have recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and a results-driven attitude. This role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £45,000 per annum, along with bonuses and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Opportunities for professional development

Employee benefits

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally in an industrial background.
• Ability to manage sourcing to sales in a 360 role.
• Knowledge of temporary and permanent placements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Generate new business leads through proactive sales calls.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Results-driven attitude

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Connect Appointments is one of Scotland's leading recruitment agencies, known for delivering innovative staffing solutions and exceptional service to clients across the country. We are looking for a driven and experienced Business Manager to join our dynamic team in Glasgow. This is an exciting opportunity to take your recruitment career to the next level in a fast-paced, people-focused role where your ideas, skills, and success are genuinely valued.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients
• Serve as the main point of contact for client requirements, queries, and escalations
• Understand client objectives and coordinate with internal teams to ensure satisfaction
• Identify opportunities to expand accounts and promote additional services
• Interview, screen, and shortlist candidates to match with client vacancies
• Use our bespoke recruitment software to manage jobs, candidates, and adverts
• Write and post job ads on local and national boards to attract applicants
• Proactively make sales calls and generate new business leads

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally with an industrial background
• Someone who wants to take on a 360 role, from sourcing to sales and everything in between
• Strong knowledge of both temporary and permanent placements
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• A results-driven attitude with the ability to exceed targets
• Great organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
• Flexibility to work early mornings and provide evening client cover when required

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £30,000 to £45,000 per annum (OTE)
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00
• Performance-related bonuses
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Access to high street discounts and employee benefits
• Supportive, inclusive team culture with autonomy and trust