Business Development Executive
CV-LibraryYeovil, SomersetpermanentPosted: 1 May 2026
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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
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