Client Development Director

Reed; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and supportive team culture

Ongoing professional development

Key role in driving diversity initiatives

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Client Development Director to join their specialist team focusing on the Food, FMCG, and Scientific sectors. This hybrid role involves business development and client engagement, where you'll deepen relationships and expand the client base. Required are skills in recruitment and sales, along with a strong understanding of the sector. Join a forward-thinking team committed to diversity and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or client relationship management.
• Strong understanding of the Food, FMCG, or Scientific sectors.
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to business development.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the Food, FMCG, and Science sectors.
• Lead client engagement strategies to win new contracts and increase revenue.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their recruitment needs.

Skills

Recruitment

Sales

Client relationship management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Head of Talent Acquisition at Reed | Helping experienced recruiters build long-term, rewarding careers.

Client Development Director – Sciences, Food & FMCG

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Client Development Director to join our specialist recruitment team, focusing on the Food, FMCG, and Scientific sectors. This hybrid role combines business development, sales activity, account management, and strategic partnership building. You will be instrumental in expanding our client base, deepening relationships, and enhancing our brand presence across industry and academia.

Business Development & Sales

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the Food, FMCG, and Science sectors
• Lead client engagement strategies to win new contracts and increase revenue
• Conduct market mapping to identify growth areas and emerging trends
• Manage and nurture existing client relationships to ensure high levels of satisfaction and repeat business
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, understanding their recruitment needs and delivering tailored solutions
• Be comfortable selling the entire suite of Reed products and solutions

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Build strategic relationships with universities, research institutions, and industry bodies
• Explore and develop partnerships within the Biotech and FMCG communities to enhance brand visibility and collaboration
• Lead initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion, including the creation and facilitation of a ‘Women in Engineering’ mentoring group, aimed at supporting female talent in STEM fields

Internal Collaboration & Upskilling

• Share market insights and scientific knowledge to upskill internal teams
• Build and maintain an excellent internal stakeholder network
• Support consultants with technical understanding of roles in Biotech and Science to improve candidate matching and client service

Measures of Success

• Acquisition of new client contracts and partnerships
• Growth in revenue and profitability across target sectors
• Expansion of client base and market share
• Increased brand exposure within academic and industry circles
• Enhanced internal capability through knowledge sharing and training
• Successful launch and engagement of the ‘Women in Engineering’ mentoring group

Person Specification

• Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or client relationship management
• Strong understanding of the Food, FMCG, or Scientific sectors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commercially astute with a proactive approach to business development
• Ability to build rapport and long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a forward-thinking recruitment business with a strong reputation in specialist sectors
• Opportunity to shape strategic partnerships and influence market positioning
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with ongoing professional development
• Play a key role in driving diversity initiatives and empowering future talent

If you’re interested, make an application today!

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting