Business Development Hunter – Contract & Interim Solutions

HRM Search Partners; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HRM seeks an ambitious Business Development Manager to accelerate growth in Contract & Interim solutions in Dublin. You will hunt for new clients, open doors with senior decision-makers and convert opportunities into profitable client relationships.

Working with HRM's specialist recruitment consultants, you will introduce organisations to flexible talent solutions, including contract professionals, project resources and interim leaders. Previous recruitment experience is not essential.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years in B2B sales or business development with a track record of meeting targets.
• Hunter mentality: comfortable starting conversations from cold prospects.
• Strong record of acquiring new clients, growing pipelines and closing revenue.
• Experience managing end-to-end sales cycles with negotiation skills.
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders and selling consultatively.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute a targeted new business development plan across sectors.
• Generate opportunities via cold calling, LinkedIn, referrals, networking, and meetings.
• Engage senior decision-makers to uncover needs and resource challenges.
• Manage full sales cycle from prospecting to proposals, negotiation, closing and handover.
• Position contract and interim solutions to support growth and continuity.
• Build a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities with CRM and revenue forecasts.
• Develop new accounts into long-term partnerships and cross-sell opportunities.
• Partner with recruitment colleagues to scope assignments and deliver strong client experience.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform outreach and propositions.

Skills

B2B sales

Business development

Client acquisition

Job description

HRM seeks an ambitious Business Development Manager to accelerate growth in Contract & Interim solutions in Dublin. You will hunt for new clients, open doors with senior decision-makers and convert opportunities into profitable client relationships.

Working with HRM's specialist recruitment consultants, you will introduce organisations to flexible talent solutions, including contract professionals, project resources and interim leaders. Previous recruitment experience is not essential.