Recruitment Business Development Manager - Industrial

TRC Yorkshire; Farsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Business Development Manager to generate new business within the Temporary Staffing market. The ideal candidate will have relevant experience in recruitment and will excel in negotiations and relationship management. Offering a salary up to £45,000, uncapped monthly commission, and hybrid working options, this role provides a dynamic opportunity to contribute to a growing team in the UK. Position includes additional benefits like a company car allowance, private health care, and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Uncapped monthly commission

Company car allowance

Private health & dental care

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in temporary recruitment business development.
• Strong track record of winning and growing high-volume temp accounts.
• Experience managing PSL, MSP, or onsite accounts.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new temporary staffing opportunities through various channels.
• Conduct on-site client meetings to understand volume requirements.
• Negotiate commercial terms including charge rates and service level agreements.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Relationship management

Understanding of recruitment compliance

Commercial focused

Job description

Recruitment Business Development Manager - Industrial

Location: Hybrid – Based in Leeds Head Office (Client and Site visits as required).

Must have Full UK Driving Licence.

Up to £45K per annum + uncapped monthly commission, plus company car allowance.

Leeds – Hybrid Working.

At TRC Group, we specialise in delivering Temporary and Permanent solutions across Industrial, Transport & Logistics, Healthcare, Technical, Commercial, Engineering and Procurement & Supply Chain, M&E and Power & Energy sectors. Over the last 10 years, we have grown from a small Northern based provider to a real powerhouse in the sectors we supply across the globe. Within this, of course, there is always more room to grow. With our Industrial Division, we are looking to add an experienced Business Development Manager to play an integral part in the aggressive growth plans TRC has in place for 2026/27!

The Role & Duties

The Business Development Manager is responsible for generating new business across the UK Temporary Staffing market. The role focuses on supplying high-volume, short‑notice, and peak‑driven labour solutions while ensuring strong margins.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify and secure new temporary staffing opportunities through outbound sales, referrals, networking, and site‑led activity.
• Win Preferred Supplier List (PSL), sole supplier, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) agreements.
• Conduct on‑site client meetings to understand volume requirements, shift patterns, peak periods, and compliance expectations.
• Negotiate commercial terms including charge rates, margins, rebates, and service level agreements.
• Convert job leads into live temporary bookings and ensure smooth handover to delivery teams.

Workforce & Delivery Collaboration

• Work closely with internal management and resource teams to ensure fulfilment of client requirements.
• Support workforce planning for peak trading periods and seasonal demand.
• Ensure client expectations are aligned with candidate availability and market conditions.

The Candidate

• Proven experience in temporary recruitment business development.
• Strong track record of winning and growing high‑volume temp accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of temporary recruitment compliance and legislation.
• Commercially focused with the ability to protect and grow margin.
• Experience supplying volume industrial labour market.
• Experience managing PSL, MSP, or onsite accounts.
• Multi‑site or national account exposure.

Personal Attributes

• Resilient, target‑driven, and comfortable in fast‑paced environments.
• Confident dealing with senior operational and procurement stakeholders.
• Hands‑on, proactive, and solution‑focused.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

On Offer

• Starting salary up to £45,000.
• Uncapped monthly commission.
• Company car allowance.
• Free parking on site.
• Hybrid working.
• Private health & dental care.
• Death in service 4 × salary.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.

If this role sounds of interest to you then please get in touch with Shane Callaghan at TRC Group / The Recruitment Crowd.