Senior Business Development Executive

Gi Group; Southall; On-site; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Flexible travel options

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in West London is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to identify new business opportunities within the industrial sector. The role requires proven sales expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive mindset to engage clients effectively. Competitive salary up to £45k plus commission and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in sales within an industrial recruitment environment.
• Experience in managing the end-to-end tender process is advantageous.
• Friendly, engaging, and able to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target new prospects and opportunities in the industrial sector.
• Foster positive relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a robust prospect and pipeline list.

Skills

Proven Sales Expertise

Exceptional Communication Skills

Strong Negotiation Skills

Tenacity and Drive

Collaborative Team Player

Job description

Senior Business Development Executive

Location: West London, Gi Group Southall, England, United Kingdom

Base pay: Up to £45k Basic | Excellent Commission Structure | Car Allowance | Comprehensive Benefits Package

What will you do?

As a Senior Business Development Executive, you’ll be an integral part of our West London team, aligned with all the companies under the Gi Group Holdings brand (including Gi Group, Grafton Recruitment, Marks Sattin, and Intoo). You’ll focus on the industrial sector, leveraging your expertise to generate high‑volume opportunities and contribute to the growth of our business.

Why join Gi Group?

• Be part of a forward‑thinking, people‑focused organisation dedicated to making work better for everyone.
• Collaborate with talented colleagues across multiple brands and industries.
• Enjoy a supportive environment that values innovation, ambition, and results.

What's on offer?

• Competitive Salary: Up to £45k basic plus an excellent commission structure.
• Car Allowance: Flexible travel options.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your personal and professional well‑being.

Senior Business Development Executive Responsibilities (Not Limited To)

• Strategic Prospecting: Identify and target new prospects and opportunities within the industrial sector, aligning with the company’s overall sales and growth strategy.
• Building Influential Relationships: Identify key decision‑makers and influential stakeholders, fostering positive relationships to showcase how Gi Group can deliver value and solutions tailored to their needs.
• Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain a robust prospect and pipeline list, effectively managing your time and working autonomously to drive results.
• Targeting High‑Value Accounts: Focus on securing large‑spend accounts and volume opportunities to meet and exceed KPIs and sales targets.
• Client Engagement: Proactively prospect clients and attend meetings, both face‑to‑face and remotely, to promote Gi Group’s services and solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Support fellow Business Development team members to maximise productivity and drive collective success across the team.

Senior Business Development Executive Skills

• Proven Sales Expertise: Demonstrated success in sales within an industrial recruitment environment, focusing on securing high‑volume opportunities.
• Tender Process Knowledge: Experience in managing the end‑to‑end tender process is advantageous but not essential.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Effective and adaptable communication to suit different audiences, building rapport effortlessly and remaining composed under pressure.
• Strong Negotiation Skills: Confidently influence stakeholders at all levels with persuasive and impactful negotiation abilities.
• Personable and Approachable: Friendly, engaging, and able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
• Confident and Positive Mindset: A proactive "can‑do" attitude with self‑belief and determination to deliver results, even under tight deadlines.
• Tenacity and Drive: Persistent and goal‑oriented, with the ability to overcome obstacles and maintain focus on success.
• Collaborative Team Player: A cooperative and inclusive style, actively listening to others and working together to achieve shared goals.

Desired Skills and Experience

Recruitment Business Development.

For support or assistance, contact your local Gi Group office.

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