Business Developer - Financial Recruitment

Remote Recruitment; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Business Developer to drive client acquisition in the financial sector. This remote role based in South Africa involves generating new business opportunities, conducting outreach campaigns, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has experience in business development, is proficient with CRM tools, and excels in cold calling. Join us to connect top financial professionals with leading UK employers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales within recruitment or financial services.
• Demonstrable success in cold calling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities within UK financial recruitment.
• Conduct cold calls and outreach campaigns.
• Nurture relationships with decision-makers.

Skills

Business development

Cold calling

Relationship building

CRM tools

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Business Developer – Financial Recruitment

Job Overview

Are you a driven, results-oriented sales professional with a passion for recruitment and the financial sector? A leading UK-based recruitment firm is looking for a skilled Business Developer to spearhead client acquisition efforts within the financial industry. This role is perfect for a "hunter" — someone who thrives on cold calling, relationship-building, and leveraging tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to secure new business. You'll work remotely from South Africa, connecting high-calibre financial professionals with top-tier UK employers.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively generate new business opportunities within the UK financial recruitment space.
• Conduct cold calls, outreach campaigns, and follow-ups to build a pipeline of prospective clients.
• Utilise platforms such as LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM systems to identify and track leads.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with decision-makers in financial institutions.
• Present recruitment solutions in a consultative manner to potential clients.
• Collaborate closely with internal recruiters to ensure successful candidate placements.
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and client communications.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience in business development or sales, ideally within the recruitment or financial services sector.
• Demonstrable success in cold calling and traditional sales techniques ("old school" approach).
• Proficient with LinkedIn Sales Navigator and CRM tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient in the face of rejection.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setup.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a personal laptop.