New Business Lead

Pertemps Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Plymouth is seeking a New Business Lead for their Marketplace division. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in business development or sales, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams. You will manage the full recruitment cycle, develop strategies, and support sellers through onboarding. Competitive salary with a focus on professional development.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in business development, sales, or partner acquisition.
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills.
• Experience with marketplaces and seller onboarding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit sellers in priority categories.
• Develop acquisition strategies and manage the full sales cycle.
• Conduct market analysis to spot trends and opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Communication

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree preferred but not essential

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

New Business Lead - Marketplace Plymouth, Devon | Mon-Fri, 08:45-17:30 | Permanent, Full-time | Competitive Salary

Join one of the UK's fastest-growing private companies, with over 200 stores nationwide and a strong focus on people and progress.

Responsibilities

• Source and recruit sellers in priority categories
• Develop acquisition strategies and manage the full sales cycle
• Conduct market analysis to spot trends and opportunities
• Vet sellers for compliance and quality standards
• Support sellers through onboarding and initial launch
• Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth integration
• Represent the business at trade shows and webinars
• Track KPIs and produce performance reports
• Deliver training and manage seller enquiries via Zendesk
• Lead and mentor team members to drive results

What we're looking for

• 3-5+ years in business development, sales, or partner acquisition
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Experience with marketplaces and seller onboarding preferred
• Proficiency in Excel (formulas, graphs)
• Organised, proactive, and collaborative team player
• Degree preferred but not essential

Interested? Apply today or contact Chelsea Goodman in the Pertemps Plymouth office