Business Development Consultant

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Business Development Consultant

Leicester (LE19)

Salary: Up to £30,000

Permanent, Full-Time

Are you a driven and motivated sales professional looking to build a successful career in recruitment business development?

Regional Recruitment are recruiting for a Business Development Consultant to join our Commercial team. You will work closely alongside recruiters to generate new business opportunities, build strong client relationships, and support the continued growth of the division. If you are confident in sales calls, networking, social media outreach and client meetings, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What's on Offer:

Competitive salary plus commission
Your birthday off
Team incentives
Quarterly events
Career progression opportunities within a growing business
Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

Essential:

Previous experience in sales, business development, recruitment, or related role
Confident in making outbound sales calls and generating leads
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to build strong working relationships with clients
Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
Full UK driving license

Desirable:

Previous recruitment industry experience
Experience using CRM systems
Experience using LinkedIn and social media platforms for business development

Roles & Responsibilities

Generate new business opportunities through outbound sales activity, networking, referrals, social media platforms, and client meetings.
Work closely with recruiters to identify target markets and develop new client relationships.
Arrange meetings with prospective clients to discuss recruitment solutions and business needs.
Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and account growth.
Promote Regional Recruitment’s services across the Commercial sector through professional and consultative sales approaches.
Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pipeline management, and client interactions using internal systems.
Support the commercial team in achieving business growth targets and overall company objectives.

Requirements

As a Business Development Consultant, you will also be expected to:
Be a proactive, driven individual who thrives in fast-paced environments.
Demonstrate excellent organisational and time management skills.
Have a positive attitude with the confidence to approach and engage new clients.

About Regional Recruitment

This position is being advertised by Regional Recruitment Ltd, an award-winning independent recruitment agency established in 2008. We specialise in permanent, temporary, and contract opportunities across the Commercial, Construction, Industrial, Technology, and Engineering sectors.

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