Business Development Manager

The Recpool Group Ltd are currently advertising on behalf of our client in the recruitment of experienced telephone based Business Development Managers to promote and sell their products and services to the recruitment sector and contractors across the UK.

Our client is an innovative and forward thinking Liverpool based company who are now looking to take applications from experienced Business Development Managers with a view to learn and sell their services nationally across a range of sectors within the recruitment industry.

Whilst engagement with existing clients will be required, the main purpose of the role is to develop and attract new business, keep abreast of changing market legislation, provide effective communication within the market sector and to support business growth through the group's strategy for a strong and sustainable future.

The role:

Selling solutions and services to recruitment agencies and contractors within the public and private sectors

Account managing existing recruitment agency clients to generate further business, continuously striving to maximise potential business opportunity wherever possible

Prospecting new agency clients through outbound telephone activity, including some cold calling

Establishing working relationships with new Agency clients and being responsible for proposing and agreeing business terms

Attending ad hoc client visits to secure new business and agency agreements

Working in a fun, sales-driven, targeted environment

Working using Microsoft and Google packages and HubSpot

The person:

At least 2 years continuous business development experience working within a telephone B2B Sales role and have a proven track record of sales success is essential

Recruitment agency knowledge desired, but not a necessity

Sales experience in Finance, Legal, Medical, Insurance, Recruitment Consultancy or Professional/Financial Services sectors preferred.

Experience in generating business over the telephone and relying less on email and face to face

Ability to manage your own portfolio of work and drive towards achieving set targets

Ability to work in a professional manner as part of an already established and successful team

Ability to strategise and plan a targeted sales campaign

Experience in cold calling, lead generation and high outbound call volume

IT literate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Receptive to training and feedback

The ideal candidate for this role must have previous experience in a business-to-business sales role, a proven track record in delivering new business sales through marketing and direct sales activities and ideally some experience in recruitment or recruitment sales.

The successful candidate will receive a base salary up to £30k DOE and a generous commission package. You will also receive full training and support from a company that places high value on developing their people.

What's in it for you?

• You get to work in a modern office environment in Liverpool City Centre
• A structured, comprehensive induction and ongoing training to help you settle into your new role
• Lots of variety and new challenges - no two days are the same
• Generous benefits and salary
• Sales & KPI led bonus & incentives
• A full time, permanent role that you can rely on

Due to the nature of this role and the expected high application rate, our client will only be looking to process applications from candidates who can show a strong business to business direct sales background, along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

When submitting your CV for this role please ensure any gaps in history or employment breaks are explained.