Business Development Manager

JR United Kingdom; Darlington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Darlington is seeking a Business Development Manager to expand their client base and drive revenue growth. The role involves managing client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and achieving sales targets. The position offers a competitive salary, uncapped commission potential, and a clear career progression path to Sales Director.

Benefits

Career progression to Sales Director

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary with uncapped commission

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development and sales.
• Demonstrable network of decision-makers within FMCG companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing recruitment clients.
• Proactively identify and develop relationships with prospective clients.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and performance metrics.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Sales

Job description

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Client:

Baxter Personnel

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darlington, United Kingdom

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Business Development Manager

Location: Darlington(On-site)

Salary: £45,000 (rising to £50,000 after 6 months) + Commission

About Baxter Personnel:

Baxter Personnel is a leading recruitment agency committed to providing exceptional talent solutions to our clients. We are currently seeking a driven and experienced Business Development Manager to join our dynamic team in Darlington.

The Opportunity:

This is an exciting opportunity for a high-achieving sales professional to play a pivotal role in expanding our client base and driving revenue growth. You will be responsible for managing existing client relationships and actively prospecting new business opportunities, focusing on selling our volume recruitment services, including our innovative Fast Track service designed for seamless management of large-scale or ongoing recruitment campaigns.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing recruitment clients, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Proactively identify and develop relationships with prospective clients, primarily within the FMCG sector in the North East.
• Present and promote Baxter Personnel's full range of recruitment services, with a particular emphasis on our volume recruitment solutions and Fast Track service.
• Conduct client visits to understand their recruitment needs and tailor solutions accordingly.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing agreements to secure new business.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and performance metrics.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and competitor activities.
• Collaborate with the recruitment team to ensure effective service delivery.

We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development. This role offers a clearly mapped career path to the position of Sales Director within agreed timeframes, providing a fantastic opportunity for ambitious individuals to advance their careers.

What We Are Looking For:

• A proven track record in business development and sales, with a focus on building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• A demonstratable network of decision-makers within FMCG companies, ideally based in the North East.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong understanding of sales principles and techniques.
• While experience in the recruitment industry is not essential, a strong understanding of the recruitment process is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel extensively within the North East region.
• Competitive salary with uncapped commission potential.
• Clearly defined career progression path to Sales Director.
• Opportunity to work for a leading recruitment agency with a strong reputation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.

If you are a driven and ambitious sales professional with a passion for building relationships and achieving results, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.