New Business Manager - Recruitment

Orion Electrotech; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

On-site parking

Uncapped commission

Early finish every Friday

Gym membership or Private Healthcare

21 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a driven New Business Manager to win contract recruitment business across the South of England. You will build relationships, open doors and convert opportunities into long‑term partnerships.

This true business development role rewards a track record of winning new business, strong sales skills and the ability to manage the full recruitment sales cycle from first contact to signed contracts. Hybrid working and ongoing training are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience within the recruitment industry.
• Proven success in winning new recruitment business.
• Contract recruitment experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to vehicle.
• Live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Reading office.

Responsibilities

• Winning new contract recruitment business across the South of England.
• Developing relationships with hiring managers, business leaders and key decision‑makers.
• Identifying opportunities for contract recruitment solutions within existing target markets.
• Re‑engaging lapsed recruitment clients and converting them into active accounts.
• Managing the full recruitment sales cycle from initial contact through to signed business.
• Attending client meetings and networking events.
• Building a robust pipeline of recruitment opportunities.
• Working closely with internal recruitment delivery teams to ensure outstanding client service.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed recruitment sales targets.

Skills

Recruitment industry experience

New business development

Contract recruitment

Sales & negotiation

Client relationship building

Full UK driving licence

Own vehicle access

Commuting to Reading

Job description

Are You a Recruitment Professional Who Loves Winning New Business?

We’re looking for a driven, sales focused New Business Manager with experience in contract recruitment to help grow our contract recruitment offering across the South of England.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Recruitment Consultant, Business Development Consultant, Recruitment Sales Professional, or New Business Specialist who enjoys building relationships, opening doors, and securing new recruitment partnerships.

Whether you’re currently working as a 360 Recruitment Consultant or a 180 Recruitment Consultant with a strong focus on new business development, we’d love to hear from you.

Previous experience within Engineering Recruitment would be advantageous, however, we welcome applications from individuals with a successful background in any recruitment sector, provided you have experience developing and winning contract recruitment business.

The Role

As our Contract Recruitment New Business Manager, your primary focus will be winning new contract recruitment clients throughout the South of England.

You’ll be provided with a targeted prospect list from day one, including both new organisations and lapsed clients who have previously partnered with us. This means you’ll have immediate opportunities to generate activity, build relationships and secure new recruitment business.

This is a true business development role where success will be measured by your ability to generate meetings, build relationships and convert opportunities into long‑term recruitment partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Winning new contract recruitment business across the South of England.
• Developing relationships with hiring managers, business leaders and key decision‑makers.
• Identifying opportunities for contract recruitment solutions within existing target markets.
• Re‑engaging lapsed recruitment clients and converting them into active accounts.
• Managing the full recruitment sales cycle from initial contact through to signed business.
• Attending client meetings and networking events.
• Building a robust pipeline of recruitment opportunities.
• Working closely with internal recruitment delivery teams to ensure outstanding client service.
• Achieving and exceeding agreed recruitment sales targets.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Experience within the recruitment industry.
• Proven success in winning new recruitment business.
• Background as either a 360 Recruitment Consultant or an 180 Recruitment Consultant focused heavily on business development.
• Contract recruitment experience.
• Strong sales, negotiation and relationship‑building skills.
• Self‑motivated and target‑driven approach.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Access to your own vehicle.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Reading office.

What’s in It for You?

• Basic salary up to £45,000 DOE
• Uncapped commission with excellent earning potential.
• Hybrid working model.
• Established brand and market presence.
• Target list provided, including new and lapsed recruitment clients.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Early finish every Friday
• On‑site parking
• Complimentary breakfast bar
• Gym membership or Private Healthcare after 1 year
• Long‑service rewards with cash gifts
• Team socials and incentive trips
• 21 days holiday plus bank holidays rising to 34 days with time served
• Dog‑friendly office

Why Join Us?

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious recruitment professional who enjoys the thrill of winning new business. If you’re currently working in recruitment and find yourself most energised by client acquisition, business development and recruitment sales, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Whether your background is in Engineering Recruitment, Industrial Recruitment, Technical Recruitment, Construction Recruitment, IT Recruitment, Commercial Recruitment or another specialist recruitment sector, we’re interested in speaking with high‑performing recruitment professionals who know how to open doors and win contract recruitment business.

Apply now to join our growing recruitment team and take your recruitment sales career to the next level.