Business Development Executive
1 day ago
Exeter
Business Development Executive – Recruitment (South West - Hybrid Working) My client is a well-established, multi-national recruitment agency with a strong presence across Europe, and they are now looking to expand their sales function in the South West with the addition of a driven Business Development Executive. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated sales professional to join a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation with a strong reputation in the industrial recruitment sector. The Role This is a pure business development position focused on winning new clients. You will be responsible for identifying, approaching, and securing new business opportunities across a large and largely untapped territory. Unlike traditional 360 recruitment roles, you will not be responsible for filling vacancies — instead, you will hand over all secured business to an experienced delivery team, allowing you to focus solely on what you do best: generating new revenue. Key Responsibilities: • Identifying and developing new business opportunities, • Proactively engaging decision-makers through cold and warm outreach, • Attending client meetings and presenting recruitment solutions, • Building and maintaining strong client relationships, • Managing your pipeline and activity through CRM systems (Salesforce), • Networking and developing your professional presence (including LinkedIn) About the Opportunity • Realistic and achievable annual target, • Large geographical area with significant growth potential, • Access to a well-established client database (lapsed clients count towards your target), • Full support from an experienced recruitment delivery team, • Industry-leading tools including Salesforce CRM and LinkedIn Sales Navigator About the Company • A modern, progressive organisation that genuinely values its employees, • Strong focus on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), • Excellent reputation for employee care, flexibility, and career development, • Proven business model separating sales and delivery — highly effective and results-driven You will report into an experienced and supportive manager who is well-respected within the business and committed to helping her team succeed. What We’re Looking For • Strong business development / B2B sales experience (recruitment experience advantageous but not essential), • Confident communicator with excellent relationship-building skills, • Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient, • Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer • Competitive basic salary (£35 + depending on experience), • Car allowance, • Uncapped commission structure, • Hybrid working (3–4 days from home once established), • Private healthcare (after qualifying period), • Health & wellbeing support, • Discounted shopping and gym membership, • Career development programmes and online learning, • Quarterly team events and annual celebrations, • Long service awards This is an excellent opportunity for a sales-focused professional who wants to focus purely on winning business, with full operational support behind them and genuine earning potential. If you’re ambitious, commercially driven, and looking for a role where your efforts are truly rewarded, we’d love to hear from you