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Business Development Manager

Job in Southend, Essex County, SS2, England, UK
Listing for: Recruitment Pursuits Ltd
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Sales
    Sales Representative, Business Development, Sales Manager
  • Business
    Business Development
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Business Development

Full time

Recruitment Pursuits is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of this successful agency that has nationwide coverage across seven major regions through high-street branches, specialist divisions, and onsite managed solutions. They support clients ranging from market-leading multinationals to SMEs with bespoke recruitment needs. Due to continued growth and internal promotions, they are seeking a dedicated Business Development Manager (field-based) to join their national team of highly motivated consultants and support staff.

As a Business Development Manager, your primary responsibility will be sales, focusing on developing new client relationships within the Manufacturing, Logistics, Engineering, and FMCG sectors. You will self-generate appointments with businesses across the Southend/Norwich area to introduce services and secure agreements to supply permanent and interim staff at mid-senior levels.

Your core duties will include:

  • Market research and lead generation
  • Networking
  • Attending client meetings and presenting solutions
  • Using an in-house system to track activity
  • Participating in and leading regional sales events
  • Generating new business in line with targets
  • Cross-selling services of other divisions

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • Understanding the importance of planning and preparation
  • Ability to identify sales opportunities through various channels
  • Commercial awareness and competitive edge
  • Influencing with integrity and building long-lasting relationships
  • Ambition, energy, and enthusiasm
  • Results-driven and goal-oriented mindset
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Sharing knowledge and encouraging team success
  • Alignment with company brand, goals, and objectives
  • Protection of the company's reputation and brand awareness in the local market
Qualifications

Educated to A-level standard

Benefits
  • Car allowance
  • Uncapped bonus scheme based on performance
  • Part of a company that values its employees and lives by its core values
  • 25 days paid holiday plus birthday and bank holidays
  • Annual awards ceremony
  • Discounts on high street shops, cinema tickets, restaurants, and more
How to apply

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